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HERC Health Economics Seminar

Veterans’ Use of and Outcomes from VA and non-VA Hospitals


by Jean Yoon, PhD
Seminar date: 3/20/2024

Description: This presentation will summarize research measuring changes in Veterans’ use of VA and non-VA hospitals after the Choice Act and differences in hospital outcomes between VA and non-VA hospitals for several common conditions. This work used VA data linked to state discharge records in 11 states.

Intended audience: Those interested in Veterans’ use of non-VA care and comparisons between VA and non-VA care.

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