RAND Research Topic: Veteran Health Care 2012-05-24T21:25:40Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/veteran-health-care.html Post-Deployment Stress: What You Should Know, What You Can Do http://www.rand.org/pubs/corporate_pubs/CP534-2008-03.html Mar 1, 2008 Mar 1, 2008 This pamphlet of information was designed for veterans returning from deployment in Iraq or Afghanistan who may face post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other emotional and behavioral problems. Calls of Duty: America Weighs Its Obligations to Veterans and Their Families http://www.rand.org/publications/randreview/issues/2012/spring/veterans.html May 11, 2012 May 11, 2012 Ten RAND authors highlight seven ways in which the United States can help to ensure that veterans and their families receive health care, employment and education opportunities, and other benefits. Assessment of the Content, Design, and Dissemination of the Real Warriors Campaign http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR1176.html Apr 16, 2012 Apr 16, 2012 The Real Warriors Campaign, launched in 2009, is a multimedia program designed to promote resilience, facilitate recovery, and support the reintegration of returning servicemembers, veterans, and their families. This report presents the results of an independent assessment of the campaign. RAND Review: Vol. 35, No. 3, Winter 2011-2012 http://www.rand.org/pubs/corporate_pubs/CP22-2011-12.html Jan 13, 2012 Jan 13, 2012 Stories discuss world demographic trends, Afghan peace prospects, U.S. health care spending, California prisoner reentry, Latin American inequalities, global health, veterans' mental health, highway investments, teacher bonuses, and charter schools. Bridging the Gaps in Treating Veterans with Post-Deployment Mental Health Problems http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/12/05/AH.html Dec 5, 2011 Dec 5, 2011 Delivery of evidence-based care to all veterans with PTSD or depression would pay for itself&mdash;or even save money&mdash;within two years by improving productivity and reducing medical and mortality costs, writes Terri Tanielian. Suicide Prevention Efforts and Behavioral Health Treatment in the Veterans Health Administration http://www.rand.org/pubs/testimonies/CT370.html Dec 2, 2011 Dec 2, 2011 Testimony presented before the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Health on December 2, 2011. VA Mental Health Care: How Good Is It and How Can We Make It Better? http://www.rand.org/multimedia/video/2011/12/01/va-mental-health-care.html Dec 1, 2011 Dec 1, 2011 In this December 2011 Congressional Briefing, Katherine Watkins discusses the VA's capacity to deliver care to veterans with mental health and substance use disorders and the quality of the care that is delivered. This congressionally mandated study is the first comprehensive look at the full spectrum of clinical services provided to veterans with mental health issues. The New Generation of Veterans http://www.rand.org/multimedia/audio/2011/11/15/new-generation-veterans.html Nov 15, 2011 Nov 15, 2011 At this November 2011 Policy Forum, Jonathan Schleifer, policy director for Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America, joined RAND's Terry Schell for a discussion about the challenges faced by and experiences of recent combat veterans. Care Is Expensive for Mentally Ill Veterans, but Quality Is as Good or Better Than Other Health Systems http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR956.html Oct 19, 2011 Oct 19, 2011 Treating U.S. veterans with mental illness and substance use disorders is more expensive than caring for those with other medical conditions but the quality of mental health care offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is as good as or better than that reported by privately insured, Medicare, or Medicaid populations. Care Is Expensive for Mentally Ill Veterans, but Quality Is as Good or Better Than Other Health Systems http://www.rand.org/news/press/2011/10/19.html Oct 19, 2011 Oct 19, 2011 Treating U.S. veterans with mental illness and substance use disorders is more expensive than caring for those with other medical conditions but the quality of mental health care offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is as good as or better than that reported by privately insured, Medicare, or Medicaid populations. The Cost and Quality of VA Mental Health Services http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9594.html Oct 19, 2011 Oct 19, 2011 The quality of mental health care delivered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is generally as good or better than care delivered by private health plans, although it falls short of the high standards set in VA guidelines. Implementing collaborative care for depression treatment in primary care: A cluster randomized evaluation of a quality improvement practice redesign http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201100246.html Sep 30, 2011 Sep 30, 2011 Collaborative care models for depression designed and implemented by VA primary care practices using evidence based quality improvement increased patients' use of antidepressants. What Is the Impact of Using Evidence-Based Treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression in Veterans? http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9600.html Jul 6, 2011 Jul 6, 2011 If all veterans suffering from major depression and posttraumatic stress disorder were to receive evidence-based treatments, policy simulations suggest that cost savings generated would be $138 million (15 percent) over two years. Prescription Sharing, Alcohol Use, and Street Drug Use to Manage Pain Among Veterans http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20110069.html Apr 30, 2011 Apr 30, 2011 About one-third of veterans report using alcohol, street drugs, or medication prescribed for others to manage pain. Better Understanding the Needs of Veterans in New York State http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9586.html Apr 5, 2011 Apr 5, 2011 Shares results of a study assessing the broad array of challenges that returning veterans face at the state level, including a range of mental health concerns, problems finding jobs commensurate with their skills, and complicated health care systems. Routine Outcomes Monitoring to Support Improving Care for Schizophrenia: Report from the VA Mental Health QUERI http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20110056.html Mar 31, 2011 Mar 31, 2011 This study conducted in the VA mental health system identified consensus areas, validated instruments, and assessment strategies that can be used for monitoring outcomes and improving quality of care for schizophrenia in routine practice. Evaluating a Palliative Care Intervention for Veterans: Challenges and Lessons Learned in a Longitudinal Study of Patients with Serious Illness http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20110047.html Mar 13, 2011 Mar 13, 2011 <p>Longitudinal studies examining care for seriously ill patients are needed to understand patients' experience of illness, evaluate interventions, and improve quality of care. Unfortunately, such studies face substantial methodological challenges. This article describes such challenges and the strategies used to overcome them in a successfully implemented palliative care intervention trial for veterans.</p> Nearly a Quarter of New York Veterans Face Mental Health Challenges http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR920.html Jan 25, 2011 Jan 25, 2011 Military veterans from New York state who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are at high risk for mental health problems. Outreach to connect veterans with services and better coordination among government and community agencies is needed. Nearly a Quarter of New York Veterans Face Mental Health Challenges; More Coordination of Resources Needed http://www.rand.org/news/press/2011/01/26.html Jan 25, 2011 Jan 25, 2011 Military veterans from New York state who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are at high risk for mental health problems. Outreach to connect veterans with services and better coordination among government and community agencies is needed. Developing Medical Record-Based Performance Indicators to Measure the Quality of Mental Healthcare http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20110003.html Jan 14, 2011 Jan 14, 2011 This paper presents the methodology used to develop a comprehensive set of performance indicators in a national evaluation of the mental healthcare delivered by the Veterans Health Administration.