Chris Arbino
Public Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and guest Michigan Health Lab writer.
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VA hospitals adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic
A recent study comparing the impact of COVID-19 on VA and non-federal hospitals showed the VA structure held several distinct advantages when adapting to the pandemic including the ability to quickly expand bed capacity, retain staff, mitigate supply shortages and avoid financial hardship.
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The Non-Veteran Experience at VA hospitals
Non-Veterans admitted to VA hospitals in Southeast Michigan during the pandemic's surge had were overwhelming positive experiences, one study found.
