Trump, VA show off new service to help veterans schedule doctor visits

[Right_in_Virginia]

Trump, VA show off new service to help veterans schedule doctor visits
Washington Times, Aug 3, 2017, Dave Boyer




President Trump and Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin unveiled a new service for veterans Thursday that will allow patients to schedule health care appointments from their smartphones or home computers.

The Veterans Affairs Telehealth Services is now available on a mobile app with the aim of making it easier for veterans to obtain as many as 50 health care services, from dentistry to dermatology.

“This will significantly expand access to care for our veterans, especially those who need help in the area of mental health,” Mr. Trump said at the White House. “It will make a tremendous difference for the veterans in rural locations, in particular.”

In an apparent dig at his predecessor, President Barack Obama, Mr. Trump said the technology has been available for years, “but unfortunately we have not taken advantage of that until now.”

Mr. Shulkin said the new service allows health care providers to use mobile devices to connect with veterans on their own mobile devices or home computers.



More: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/3/donald-trump-va-show-new-service-help-veterans-sch/

[Right_in_Virginia]

Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin explains the changes and how they work in the video .... it seems like a very good way to expand access for our Vets ... including those in rural areas.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4dFaXAu97Q





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4dFaXAu97Q

[RoosGirl]

This is great, but what does it do for their wait times for actually getting in which we've heard are horrendous?

[Right_in_Virginia]

BTTT in case any of our Vets missed this ....