Do you find it difficult to access the health care you need?

RallyPoint News — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 11:58:01 -0500

We are proud to announce the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently launched a telehealth initiative to stand up remote, virtual exam stations in some of the Nation’s most rural communities, where millions of Veterans might find it otherwise difficult to access the health care that they need.

Project ATLAS, or “Accessing Telehealth through Local Area Stations”—represents the powerful potential for large-scale innovation that can be produced through robust public-private partnerships, and could radically transform the future of patient care.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2019 12:03 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:03:38 -0500

My last annual checkup was via the distant Global Meds platform, and it worked great. No more waiting for the Dr. to show up. They connect and your in business.

Response by Sgt Lee Riggs made Nov 7 at 2019 12:10 PM

Sgt Lee Riggs — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:10:37 -0500

no excellent response I would like to start going to va hospital do
not know how long my wife will have her company insurance do
not how I would qualify mine local va is zablocki in Milwaukee wis

Response by SSgt Richard Kensinger made Nov 7 at 2019 12:13 PM

SSgt Richard Kensinger — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:13:25 -0500

excellent clinical intervention. our local VAC serves 14 counties, mainly rural areas.
Rich

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2019 12:22 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:22:38 -0500

No we have a good clinic up here in my area. Wish I could get my ID card but I don't want to drive to Saginaw. Soc # gets it done thankfully.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Nov 7 at 2019 12:24 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:24:21 -0500

I'm not eligible yet for VA visitation yet.

Response by 1SG Clifford Barnes made Nov 7 at 2019 8:03 PM

1SG Clifford Barnes — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 20:03:44 -0500

No l have never had an issue. Great medical care

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2019 7:10 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 19:10:16 -0500

No.

Response by SPC Stewart Smith made Nov 10 at 2019 7:01 AM

SPC Stewart Smith — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 07:01:17 -0500

When I got out of the army I signed up for VA health care. I was put into tier 2. When I signed up I was told "you are signed up for life."
EVERY year I had to re-sign up.
Is there a way to actually sign up for life?

Response by SGT Cynthia Douglas Ybarra made Nov 10 at 2019 2:28 PM

SGT Cynthia Douglas Ybarra — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 14:28:24 -0500

This is essential here in the heartland.

Response by COL David Turk made Nov 10 at 2019 9:39 PM

COL David Turk — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 21:39:42 -0500

Found out the VA doesn’t do annual physicals anymore. They do annual interviews. And flu shots. Good thing I have Medicare And Tricare for Life.

Response by SGT Tom McWilliams made Nov 10 at 2019 10:45 PM

SGT Tom McWilliams — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 22:45:42 -0500

I live in the 5th largest city in the U.S. and can't access my V.A. healthcare benefits. This story just pisses me off.

Response by SSG Antonine Galvan made Nov 10 at 2019 10:45 PM

SSG Antonine Galvan — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 22:45:56 -0500

I went to the va hospital Emergency room three separate times was treated quickly. But need it back surgery couldn’t get it at the Philadelphia ba hostpital how do use my wife’s private medical insurance to get the surgery needed

Response by Sgt Lee Riggs made Nov 15 at 2019 8:51 AM

Sgt Lee Riggs — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 08:51:09 -0500

hello was wondering if I can get on va health insurance I am
on wifes company insurance me and wife both work I work part time
and she works full time are we limited to how much
we make for me to qualify for va insurance?

Response by SPC Donald Wade made Nov 15 at 2019 9:07 PM

SPC Donald Wade — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 21:07:20 -0500

It still needs work I can’t contact all of my doctors.

Response by MSgt Janice Trojan made Nov 18 at 2019 11:24 PM

MSgt Janice Trojan — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 23:24:24 -0500

Will be trying it soon. Losing our Dr. in Juneau!

Response by A1C John Angeo made Nov 30 at 2019 12:25 PM

A1C John Angeo — Sat, 30 Nov 2019 12:25:02 -0500

Homed-based Primary Care and Mental health are on Telehealth and VideoConnect is awesome.. Specialists(Gastro, Dermatology, Optometry, etc) on Telehealth and VideoConnect and home CONSULTS would be great for Agoraphobia and Lab Coat Syndrome, as a result of a staffer/motorist struck me, while hobbling n the middle of the crosswalk.between medical appointments.

Response by A1C John Angeo made Nov 30 at 2019 6:14 PM

A1C John Angeo — Sat, 30 Nov 2019 18:14:18 -0500

Yes. Other than home-based Primary Care with Telehealth and VideoConnect with Mental Health, the need for specialists(Gastro, Dermatology, Optometry, etc) for people diagnosed with Agoraphobia, Lab Coat Syndrome, Tomophobia) ,aggravated PTSD with mental, physical and emotional suffering from staffer/motorist struck me as I hobbled in the middle of the crosswalk, enroute to medical appointments.

Response by SA Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2019 10:52 AM

SA Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 10:52:52 -0500

I live about 30 miles north of the Seattle VA. This past year my specialist and I utilized Telehealth. I was also her first "test balloon." I did not have to go to an "area station" I was able to use my laptop from home. A Seattle VA computer technician hand held me through the set up process via phone. A few clicks later on my computer and presto! I felt it was a win/win for both me and my specialist!
I love the option of using ATLAS and Telehealth. Thank you.

Response by PO2 Scott M. made Jan 20 at 2020 10:51 AM

PO2 Scott M. — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 10:51:14 -0500

I've received nothing but the best of care from my local VA... however, when applying for a service-connected injury it seemed very "convenient" that my records for that time-frame were "lost" leaving the injury - the months of physical therapy - the braces - etc all just a matter of "my word".

Response by MSgt Janice Trojan made Mar 4 at 2020 12:02 AM

MSgt Janice Trojan — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:02:16 -0500

Actually, glad we need more Doctors. We are extremely remote. Nurses can be excellent some can just patch and not see a potential problem. More Docs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!