Community Care is an adjunct to the care provided by the VA and fills an important role in insuring veterans get timely treatment. Listen in to hear Dr. Lisa Arfons, Ex. Dir., Integrated Field Operations, VHA Office of Integrated Care episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 9, 2023 · 16 MIN

Community Care is an adjunct to the care provided by the VA and fills an important role in insuring veterans get timely treatment. Listen in to hear Dr. Lisa Arfons, Ex. Dir., Integrated Field Operations, VHA Office of Integrated Care

from Veterans Corner Radio · host William N Hodges, Dr. Lisa Arfons

Dr. Lisa Arfons, Ex. Dir., Integrated Field Operations, VHA Office of Integrated Care, shares information on Community Care, who is eligible and how you get it, under the Mission Act. How does one apply for community care (care outside of the VA system) in order to keep a specialist or get one if the VA can’t provide for your needs in a timely manner and within a reasonable driving distance? BTW there is a difference between an Emergency room and an Urgent care center, do you know the difference? Finally, VA does provide the potential of long-term care and nursing home service, along with Hospice care, listen in to hear more. Our library of shows can be found at www.veteranscornerradio.comJoin us on Facebook at the page Veterans Corner RadioYou can contact our host Joe Muhlberger at [email protected]

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