> 1.5M Veterans identified in community care
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VA resources
A curated collection of VA programs, tools, and reference materials relevant to Veteran care, community provider support, and health information exchange.
Links on this page connect to external VA and federal government websites. The VIP Community of Practice does not control the content of external sites. All links are reviewed periodically for accuracy. If you encounter a broken or outdated link, contact the Convener team at VHAVIPConvener@va.gov.
Veteran benefits & programs
VA's official guidance on eligibility criteria and the enrollment process for Veterans seeking VA health care benefits.
Step-by-step application information and eligibility guidance for Veterans enrolling in VA health care for the first time.
Information on disability compensation programs for Veterans with service-connected conditions, including PACT Act-related presumptive conditions.
Guidance for Veterans and community providers on COMPACT Act emergency care coverage and how to access VA reimbursement for emergency services.
Clinical support & provider tools
VA videos and information for military Veterans: resources to support Veteran identification and conversations about benefits in community clinical settings.
Resources to help community providers recognize Veteran mental health needs and connect patients with VA mental health services and crisis support.
A quick-reference clinical tool for community providers on taking military health histories, including key questions for identifying service-related health concerns.
Up-to-date clinical information on military environmental exposures for health care providers. PACT Act presumptive conditions and screening guidance available at point of care.
Training and continuing education resources for VHA staff and community providers on clinical, informatics, and Veteran-specific care topics.
Interoperability & standards
Technical documentation and sandbox access for VA's health data APIs, including the Title 38 Veteran Confirmation API central to the Community's work.
VA's program for sharing Veteran health information with community providers through national and regional health information exchange networks.
The VA office responsible for digital health strategy, interoperability standards, and the programs, including VIP, that advance health data exchange for Veterans.
Information for community providers participating in VA's Community Care Network, including referral processes, claims, and care coordination requirements.
The Veteran Interoperability Pledge
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The VIP Community of Practice is the neutral, vendor-agnostic forum for Veteran-centered interoperability. In the interest of those who served, we develop recommendations for VA, cultivate a living knowledge repository of best practices and lessons learned, and connect the health systems working to close the gaps that follow Veterans into civilian care.
VIP Community of Practice • Convened by VA’s Digital Health Office • tgtgllc.com/vip-cop
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