VA scores favorably in RAND health care study
The embattled Veterans Affairs health care system generally performs better than or similar to other health care systems for providing safe and effective care to patients, according to a new RAND Corporation study. The VA, under fire for long wait times, often (but not always) performs better than or similarly to other systems of care for patient safety and effectiveness of care. More studies are needed, particularly looking at timeliness, equity, efficiency, and patient "centeredness." the report concludes.