Federal employee insurance impeded by sweeping healthcare cyberattack
Some policyholders said that they couldn’t access certain account statements.
Congress
Fight over VA toxic exposure funds could stall other vets legislation
Lawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans' toxic exposure benefits.
DOD, VA to allow IVF for unmarried people, same-sex couples and more
Going forward, eligible U.S. troops and veterans can access IVF regardless of their martial status or sexual orientation.
Joint VA/DOD medical site launches new health records system
The nation's only joint Veterans Affairs and Defense Department health care center began using a new compatible medical records system on Saturday.
Cyberattack slows prescription processing at military pharmacies
Defense health officials ask for patience as pharmacies have to fill outpatient prescriptions using a manual procedure.
Military to cover IVF for unmarried couples, single troops and more
A New York state lawsuit is prompting the changes.
VA staff are completing more claims than ever but still falling behind
A record pace for finishing claims in fiscal 2023 and so far in fiscal 2024 hasn't been enough to slow the department's backlog of cases.
Opinion
Human-centered design is key to a better federal customer experience
To enhance the actual experience of constituents and effect meaningful change, it’s essential to understand the federal customer’s journey and pain points.
Don’t miss these military health care, child care deadlines
Dec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program.
VA to launch artificial intelligence contest to help health care staff
The $1 million competition comes as White House officials look to oversee development of the new technology.
Guard, reserve troops get fewer veterans disability claims approved
A government watchdog found that active-duty troops had their VA disability claims approved at much higher rates than part-time personnel.
VA to share health info with private-sector medical systems
The effort is designed to ensure that doctors outside of VA are giving patients information about government benefits and resources.
House Republicans demand data on VA abortion procedures
Lawmakers want more information on how many procedures have been performed and how they were justified.
More technical problems found with VA’s disability claims system
Nearly 90,000 cases filed through VA.gov have been delayed because of glitches in the department's system.
Children wrongly dropped from Medicaid due to automation ‘glitch’
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services asked states to review computer-automated processes to ensure children and parents are evaluated separately.
Your next visit to VA medical center may be in cyberspace
The technology is already in use at 120 VA sites across all 50 states.
Despite failures so far, VA inks new Oracle Cerner health records deal
The electronic medical records project has been halted amid ongoing problems with the rollout.
