Veterans Affairs – Medxy AI

Aligning Prostate Cancer Screening with Patient Benefit: Insights from VA and Medicare Practices

By MedXY 10/09/2026

This study compares PSA screening and biopsy rates between Veterans Affairs and Fee-for-Service Medicare, revealing that VA care is more closely aligned with patients' likelihood of benefit, particularly in older men and those with limited life expectancy.

Internal Medicine news Public Health

Evaluating the Impact of the MISSION Act on VA Specialty Care Referrals and Wait Times: A National Cohort Study

By MedXY 08/27/2026

Following the 2018 MISSION Act expansion, VA specialty referrals and community care outsourcing increased substantially without reducing outpatient specialty wait times, signaling the need for alternative access-improvement strategies.

Internal Medicine news OB/GYN & Women’s Health

Expanding Contraceptive Access in Veterans Affairs: Pharmacist-Led Hormonal Contraception Provision and 12-Month Dispensing Pilot

By MedXY 07/12/2026

A VA pilot study shows that pharmacist-led provision and 12-month dispensing of hormonal contraception is feasible, improves access, and enhances satisfaction among women Veterans and pharmacists.