Federal employee insurance impeded by sweeping healthcare cyberattackSome policyholders said that they couldn’t access certain account statements.4 weeks ago
Fight over VA toxic exposure funds could stall other vets legislationLawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans' toxic exposure benefits.5 weeks ago
HealthDOD, VA to allow IVF for unmarried people, same-sex couples and moreGoing forward, eligible U.S. troops and veterans can access IVF regardless of their martial status or sexual orientation.
The ‘Genesis’ of today’s recruiting crisisLeaders blame various factors for the recruiting crisis. But some recruiters on the front lines say one big cause is missing from the conversation.13 months ago
VA delays rollout of health records system to next scheduled sitesStaff at the VA Saginaw Healthcare System were scheduled to start training on the system next week.13 months ago
Insurers sought for US Postal Service health plansThe USPS is getting its own benefits program to reduce expenses, one cost-saving measure of several spurred by the Postal Service Reform Act os 2022.13 months ago
Lawmakers move to block VA’s plans to resume health records rolloutWork on the project is scheduled to restart in June, but members of Congress worry that fixes still need to be made.13 months ago
VA leaders aren’t worried about looming budget fights ... yetLawmakers are skeptical of the White House's plan for $325 billion in department funding next year.14 months ago
VA plans to deploy new health records to more sites in JuneThe program has been delayed since last fall because of problems with software reliability and staff training.14 months ago
Vet agency asks why fix outdated-but-outgoing record system?But critics of the new health records modernization plan insist the current system can be improved instead of scrapped.14 months ago
Accenture unit wins $628M CMS contract to run Obamacare marketplaceDuring the open enrollment season for 2022, more than 9 million consumers enrolled in coverage in 33 states using HealthCare.gov.14 months ago
Dept. of Veterans Affairs ahead of health care staffing goals, for nowVeterans Health Administration leaders have increased staffing levels by about 2% so far this fiscal year.15 months ago
How federal agencies can embed health equity into IT modernizationResearch initiatives that compile troves of data are only advantageous if the data is properly organized and utilized.15 months ago