Veterans Affairs could improve how it assess patients when they leave its hospitals

The Veterans Affairs office of inspector general has revealed a fundamental way to improve care. It has to do with how medical staff assess patients about to be discharged. The OIG has recommended a national policy to use social determinants of health, and health-related social needs, when evaluating patients. Here with why this is so important, deputy assistant IG Julie Kroviak.

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