Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the component of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that implements the medical assistance program of the VA through the administration and operation of numerous VA outpatient clinics, hospitals, medical centers and longterm healthcare facilities (i.e., nursing homes.
VHA is especially praised for its efforts in developing electronic medical records which can be accessed online (with secure passwords) by health care providers far away from where the records are kept. Its research into developing better-functioning prosthetic limbs, and treatment of PTSD are also heralded. VHA has devoted many years of research into the health effects of the herbicide Agent Orange used by military forces in Vietnam.
VHA through its academic affiliations has helped train many thousands of physicians. (Several newer VA medical centers are purposely located adjacent to medical schools). VHA support for research and residency/fellowship training programs has made the VA system a leader in the fields of geriatrics, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, and palliative care.
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