Home health utilization in the Veterans Health Administration: Are there rural and urban differences?

Provider Supply and Access to Primary Care

Waiting weeks or months to see a health care provider isn’t just an inconvenience; long wait times can lead to poorer health outcomes, higher mortality rates, and inefficiencies like cancellations and wasted provider time. These challenges are particularly evident in resource-constrained public health care systems like the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), where timely access to care has been a long-standing challenge. In response, policies …

Home health utilization in the Veterans Health Administration: Are there rural and urban differences?

Article: Home health utilization in the Veterans Health Administration: Are there rural and urban differences? Authors: Heather Davila, Bradely Mayfield, Michelle A Mengeling, Andrea Holcombe, Kelly R Miell, Erin Jaske, William Iverson, Tammy Walkner, Greg Stewart, Samantha Solimeo Journal: J Rural Health. 2025 Jan;41(1):e12865 Abstract: Purpose: Growing numbers of older adults need home health care, […]