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How AI Is Transforming Veteran Healthcare and the VA Community Care Network in 2025

Veteran healthcare is entering a new era, and 2025 is the year everything changes. From faster referrals to smarter care coordination, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how Veterans access, understand, and navigate the VA Community Care Network (CCN). For years, many Veterans have faced the same three frustrating problems: slow referrals, confusing eligibility rules, and […]

Veteran Medical Debt – and How Providers Can Help Solve It

The problem in a sentence Too many veterans still end up with medical bills they shouldn’t owe—or can’t reasonably pay—because of authorization gaps, coding

Why Multigenerational Families Work: Military Home Buying & Generational Family Living

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity Across the United States, a powerful shift is underway. There is a great change that is being experienced across the United

The Hidden Cost of Pain Denial in Veterans

Introduction Pain is more than just a symptom; it’s your body sending a message. For Veterans, that message is layered: physical pain from injuries,

My VA: Dr. Knows My Name – How Do Community Care Providers Match That Family-Level Trust?

When a Veteran says, “My VA doctor knows my name,” they mean more than recognition—it’s trust, understanding, and belonging. VA’s Patient-Aligned Care Teams (PACT)

Traveling Veterans: A Practical Guide to VA Community Care, Travel Pay, and Seasonal Moves

Many Veterans spend part of the year in a different state. With planning and the right paperwork, you can keep your healthcare running smoothly,

The Future of Veteran Caregiving: How Social Workers & Case Managers Can Expand Roles in VA’s Caregiver Support Program

Introduction: The Urgent and Growing Need for Caregiver Integration The Veteran population in America is aging, and the biggest population now in their seventies

Why Your Practice Should Join the VA Community Care Network

Veterans Administration Has New Policies: Why Your Practice Should Join the VA Community Care Network At Veterans Desk, we believe community providers are essential

Who Can Use VA Community Care – And Why It’s Limited

Introduction VA Community Care (CC) is a lifeline for many Veterans since it is meant to complement local VA facilities to the extent that

Expanding the Circle of Care: How VA Community Care is Recognizing Nontraditional Providers

Introduction Over decades, when Veterans sought care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), they were placed in conventional medical facilities, including hospitals,

VA Community Care Made Simple: Your Guide to Fast Referrals and Zero Medical Debt

Get the care you earned without the bills you didn’t. At Veterans Desk, Inc., we’re here to make VA Community Care work for you.

Anatomy of a Standard Community-Care Reimbursement (In-Person or Telehealth)

Step 1 – Receive & Accept the Referral (HSRM) A VA clinician determines that a veteran qualifies for Community Care based on drive-time, wait-time,

What to do at your VA visit

VA Community Care: Veteran Patient Care From Exam Room to Paid Claim: Part 1 of 4 — Ask for Community Care & Get Authorized

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