Health Care for Rural Veterans: The Example of Federally Qualified Health Centers
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Description
Reports that among veterans enrolled in VA healthcare, 41% reside in rural or highly rural communities. Discusses access to healthcare for rural veterans, policy considerations to encourage improved collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and highlights how FQHCs can provide healthcare services to veterans.
Author(s)
Elayne J. Heisler, Sidath Viranga Panangala, Erin Bagalman
Date
04/2014
Type
Document
Organization
Congressional Research Service
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Access · Federally Qualified Health Centers · Veterans