Much is happening in the world of VA healthcare and new, emerging technologies have a large part to play in the future provision of care to US veterans. Telehealth systems are providing realtime care to veterans across the US - something which is invaluable to those in rural areas with immediate effect. The integration of video services and healthcare records into smartphone apps provides better access for both professionals and veterans. In the coming years, the use of AI to analyze vast data and healthcare records has the potential to diagnose conditions and allow early prevention of diseases. This kind of research could prove to be vital for the health of veterans and the general public at large.

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This paper addresses the functional and cost advantages of single use ophthalmic lens for both clinic and surgical functions. These lenses are the first in the category to provide a solution to Joint Commission infection control standards while decreasing the need for reusable medical equipment. The paper provides a cost-benefit analysis based on the VA hospital model. Discussion over the benefits of single use optics as well as the risks associated with reusable lenses is included.

A lot of veteran programs worldwide face similar challenges to the U.S., often with lesser budgets. Prior to the VA Healthcare Summit in May, we have highlighted the recent developments taking place in veteran programs across the globe. This whitepaper takes a look at Canada, Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. Glancing at the latest developments and "best practices" of other countries could help to inspire new policies for U.S. veterans. 

In 2016, Montana’s largest healthcare organization, the Billings Clinic, conducted a trial using Voi Detect in its Emergency Department (ED) to identify individuals with suicidal ideation.

The trial objectives were as follows:

• Implement a universal suicide risk screening practice
• Improve the suicide risk assessment process
• Reduce the financial cost of an effective risk assessment
• Reduce the training requirements needed to an effective suicide risk assessment
• Reduce the time needed to administer an effective suicide risk assessment
• Improve workflow for both identifying patients with near-term suicide risk and determining their treatment risk assessment

Whitepaper courtesy of Voi. 

IV catheter placement remains the most common invasive hospital procedure performed worldwide. This whitepaper summarizes the clinical research that established the operational capabilities of the ivWatch device, and formed the basis of the data submitted to the FDA in support of the ivWatch 510(k) Premarket Notification.