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The VA is offering veterans faster and more personal care with same day and telehealth services.

Calling it “a major milestone,” the VA announced same-day services for urgent primary and mental health care are now available at 100% of its > 1,000 medical facilities.

Now a veteran can more conveniently have a face-to-face visit with a clinician, call a nurse, have a telehealth or video care visit, get an appointment with a specialist, or have a prescription filled in the same day, “depending upon what best meets the needs of the veteran.”

The VA also has reduced patient wait time, and implemented a new process to ensure timely follow-up appointments for time-sensitive medical needs.

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The VA is offering veterans faster and more personal care with same day and telehealth services.
The VA is offering veterans faster and more personal care with same day and telehealth services.

Calling it “a major milestone,” the VA announced same-day services for urgent primary and mental health care are now available at 100% of its > 1,000 medical facilities.

Now a veteran can more conveniently have a face-to-face visit with a clinician, call a nurse, have a telehealth or video care visit, get an appointment with a specialist, or have a prescription filled in the same day, “depending upon what best meets the needs of the veteran.”

The VA also has reduced patient wait time, and implemented a new process to ensure timely follow-up appointments for time-sensitive medical needs.

Calling it “a major milestone,” the VA announced same-day services for urgent primary and mental health care are now available at 100% of its > 1,000 medical facilities.

Now a veteran can more conveniently have a face-to-face visit with a clinician, call a nurse, have a telehealth or video care visit, get an appointment with a specialist, or have a prescription filled in the same day, “depending upon what best meets the needs of the veteran.”

The VA also has reduced patient wait time, and implemented a new process to ensure timely follow-up appointments for time-sensitive medical needs.

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