VA to Ease Authorization Rules for some Outside Care, Raising Concerns

VA to ease authorization rules for some outside care, raising concerns

Veterans Affairs officials will extend community care authorizations for up to one year for procedures related to 30 separate medical specialties, a move that critics charge could potentially put taxpayers on the hook for expensive and ineffective medical treatments. Department leaders on Monday said the change is needed to ensure that veterans’ medical care outside the federal health systems is not delayed or disrupted by cumbersome regulation.…

VA to Give Veterans One-Year Authorizations to Seek Care from Private Providers in 30 Specialties

The move allows veterans to get 12 months of private treatment without having to request a reauthorization.