{"id":223473,"date":"2025-09-13T11:52:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T11:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/223473\/"},"modified":"2025-09-13T11:52:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T11:52:10","slug":"va-north-texas-receives-high-score-in-latest-cms-hospital-ratings-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/223473\/","title":{"rendered":"VA North Texas receives high score in latest CMS hospital ratings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE:normal; WORD-SPACING:0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM:none; FONT-WEIGHT:400; COLOR:rgb(34,34,34); FONT-STYLE:normal; MARGIN:0in; LETTER-SPACING:normal; BACKGROUND-COLOR:rgb(255,255,255); TEXT-INDENT:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1757764330_342_1a1a1a1aa_325.jpg\" \/>&#13;<br \/>\nDallas, Texas &#8212; VA North Texas announced today it has earned a four-star rating as part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 2025 hospital quality ratings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE:normal; WORD-SPACING:0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM:none; FONT-WEIGHT:400; COLOR:rgb(34,34,34); FONT-STYLE:normal; MARGIN:0in; LETTER-SPACING:normal; BACKGROUND-COLOR:rgb(255,255,255); TEXT-INDENT:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE:normal; WORD-SPACING:0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM:none; FONT-WEIGHT:400; COLOR:rgb(34,34,34); FONT-STYLE:normal; MARGIN:0in; LETTER-SPACING:normal; BACKGROUND-COLOR:rgb(255,255,255); TEXT-INDENT:0px\">CMS\u0092s hospital ratings are based on five categories: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care. A higher star rating, out of 5, indicates better performance on these quality measures.<\/p>\n<p style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE:normal; WORD-SPACING:0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM:none; FONT-WEIGHT:400; COLOR:rgb(34,34,34); FONT-STYLE:normal; MARGIN:0in; LETTER-SPACING:normal; BACKGROUND-COLOR:rgb(255,255,255); TEXT-INDENT:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE:normal; WORD-SPACING:0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM:none; FONT-WEIGHT:400; COLOR:rgb(34,34,34); FONT-STYLE:normal; MARGIN:0in; LETTER-SPACING:normal; BACKGROUND-COLOR:rgb(255,255,255); TEXT-INDENT:0px\">Within the last year, VA North Texas has instituted several improvements to better serve veterans. These include expanding access to mental health support, making it easier to get help through improved customer service, transforming the way our community receives care, and ensuring your calls are answered by real people.<\/p>\n<p style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE:normal; WORD-SPACING:0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM:none; FONT-WEIGHT:400; COLOR:rgb(34,34,34); FONT-STYLE:normal; MARGIN:0in; LETTER-SPACING:normal; BACKGROUND-COLOR:rgb(255,255,255); TEXT-INDENT:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE:normal; WORD-SPACING:0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM:none; FONT-WEIGHT:400; COLOR:rgb(34,34,34); FONT-STYLE:normal; MARGIN:0in; LETTER-SPACING:normal; BACKGROUND-COLOR:rgb(255,255,255); TEXT-INDENT:0px\">&#8220;These ratings highlight the excellent care VA North Texas provides,\u0094 said Jason Cave,<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Dallas VA Medical Center director. \u0093It\u0092s really about focusing directly on feedback from our Veterans.\u00a0 If we make Veterans\u0092 priorities our priorities, we will always succeed together. But our work is not done by any means. Our job is to continue raising the bar for customer service and convenience throughout the department, so VA North Texas works better for the Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors we are charged with serving.\u0094<\/p>\n<p style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE:normal; WORD-SPACING:0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM:none; FONT-WEIGHT:400; COLOR:rgb(34,34,34); FONT-STYLE:normal; MARGIN:0in; LETTER-SPACING:normal; BACKGROUND-COLOR:rgb(255,255,255); TEXT-INDENT:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE:normal; WORD-SPACING:0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM:none; FONT-WEIGHT:400; COLOR:rgb(34,34,34); FONT-STYLE:normal; MARGIN:0in; LETTER-SPACING:normal; BACKGROUND-COLOR:rgb(255,255,255); TEXT-INDENT:0px\">As part of CMS\u0092s 2025 ratings, 77% of VA hospitals that received an Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating received 4 or 5 stars, and no VA hospitals received a one-star rating. More than 90% of VA hospitals with ratings maintained or improved their 2024-star rating.<\/p>\n<p style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE:normal; WORD-SPACING:0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM:none; FONT-WEIGHT:400; COLOR:rgb(34,34,34); FONT-STYLE:normal; MARGIN:0in; LETTER-SPACING:normal; BACKGROUND-COLOR:rgb(255,255,255); TEXT-INDENT:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE:normal; WORD-SPACING:0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM:none; FONT-WEIGHT:400; COLOR:rgb(34,34,34); FONT-STYLE:normal; MARGIN:0in; LETTER-SPACING:normal; BACKGROUND-COLOR:rgb(255,255,255); TEXT-INDENT:0px\">View the\u00a0<a style=\"TEXT-DECORATION:underline; COLOR:rgb(5,99,193)\" href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.xnDyhbk1zLOFXHiOcmIWY3bjTK3vcXwveSHjkmp7EZSsJgFXTvMzhA3hAkcAD74NJGlECfoJy88PeJOnKBfd-2F1V2zfQyFlkJeHXphGeU37Q-3DfTr4_pIbxPfpDI69aAybPrpOfg0dbBZMZir5aHWlm3qm8XL5C-2FYHGRUtFSNPM7uskLvT5DzRs8zdH1-2F2iMLBC1dwMpQxrQSkzi7PhWPBLOiumeuvcjUiwjLf-2FBBBa4CnpPWDqSUu9akMXbq3G2Wy-2B5agjQlwCG4Z9y9exKrPUwgXaGfQ7NGr7iqxGSUE8nQXNVSgzo8aMRoeKBbSKuG-2Bp2zggeFUmkD-2FS6-2F-2F562I9wAL6x7BKPkXyWIaid46MY4eGw1XNz332eG383bemNQtJaOmcFdqsncJ2-2BrwIse3wBnvnW8yQEp9cWpkrEgv7eqtCLtD-2FHRaA5roH28n39UfN0tZu8lbFUYey0tzsO-2BqZXAkppyVUOgRfAzJpl8-2Fp4cmlpViI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">star ratings<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a style=\"TEXT-DECORATION:underline; COLOR:rgb(5,99,193)\" href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.xnDyhbk1zLOFXHiOcmIWYwLGHrf854diCFvcEpRuQOj-2BIKeL2-2FwbKW5ZjEe8fcerqx9bQYXInfU9zIZdFF1QJroB5ls9beynjjAZDlPgKpVqJYVuoxQj2FPkoJW64GSESBQ__pIbxPfpDI69aAybPrpOfg0dbBZMZir5aHWlm3qm8XL5C-2FYHGRUtFSNPM7uskLvT5DzRs8zdH1-2F2iMLBC1dwMpQxrQSkzi7PhWPBLOiumeuvcjUiwjLf-2FBBBa4CnpPWDqSUu9akMXbq3G2Wy-2B5agjQlwCG4Z9y9exKrPUwgXaGfQ7NGr7iqxGSUE8nQXNVSgzo8aMRoeKBbSKuG-2Bp2zggeA2YmHkMo5aedH9-2BPcl5oQCv9PQC0rAl-2B8rrgjb62BoXfFi-2BhjMhNjBFVkGWmsoqy7kCnrYvGknL3LywU2wJP-2FpQd-2BeqdXNJqFSJypAt1y9BVGxgyVH45qBF0JMmkdMq6XlZKFbVGziVZEuVUEEObZVwcJJD64XSou8OQ9qYROBJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">methodology for the ratings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE:normal; WORD-SPACING:0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM:none; FONT-WEIGHT:400; COLOR:rgb(34,34,34); FONT-STYLE:normal; MARGIN:0in; LETTER-SPACING:normal; BACKGROUND-COLOR:rgb(255,255,255); TEXT-INDENT:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE:normal; WORD-SPACING:0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM:none; FONT-WEIGHT:400; COLOR:rgb(34,34,34); FONT-STYLE:normal; MARGIN:0in; LETTER-SPACING:normal; BACKGROUND-COLOR:rgb(255,255,255); TEXT-INDENT:0px\"><strong>Overall VA improvements during the second Trump Administration<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"MARGIN-BOTTOM:0in; FONT-SIZE:small; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE:normal; WORD-SPACING:0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM:none; FONT-WEIGHT:400; COLOR:rgb(34,34,34); FONT-STYLE:normal; MARGIN-TOP:0in; LETTER-SPACING:normal; BACKGROUND-COLOR:rgb(255,255,255); TEXT-INDENT:0px\">\n<li style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; MARGIN:0in 0in 0in 15px\">The backlog\u00a0of Veterans waiting for VA benefits is down more than 37%\u00a0since Jan. 20, 2025.\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; MARGIN:0in 0in 0in 15px\">VA has opened\u00a0<a style=\"TEXT-DECORATION:underline; COLOR:rgb(5,99,193)\" href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.xnDyhbk1zLOFXHiOcmIWY3HQeFw5MDYDgZW4KKsj-2BDmGVLiMRfjsW4-2BYYG3AyS-2FvWaEnId7iPbGwmp-2FaGcgz2A-3D-3DTrNx_pIbxPfpDI69aAybPrpOfg0dbBZMZir5aHWlm3qm8XL5C-2FYHGRUtFSNPM7uskLvT5DzRs8zdH1-2F2iMLBC1dwMpQxrQSkzi7PhWPBLOiumeuvcjUiwjLf-2FBBBa4CnpPWDqSUu9akMXbq3G2Wy-2B5agjQlwCG4Z9y9exKrPUwgXaGfQ7NGr7iqxGSUE8nQXNVSgzo8aMRoeKBbSKuG-2Bp2zggePgGKvB9AMSzOlbdm10gg2xIY7yeIeWkvDgd-2B-2F6TKubnuQnV0i7Zh1U-2BzG4RrFPblJixDoOjxC5CQovgqlLPTZeXssXWK9V1OKXmL55LLiZ0FThIZIKKerzagb8551qwZH3Y-2FIAhu1KF7wp-2B9fCToPxusEnVt5PROZCt-2BMx-2Bpuxj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">16 new health care clinics, expanding access for Veterans around the country<\/a>.\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; MARGIN:0in 0in 0in 15px\">VA is spending\u00a0<a style=\"TEXT-DECORATION:underline; COLOR:rgb(5,99,193)\" href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.xnDyhbk1zLOFXHiOcmIWY-2FptTkHhfDtJusJqz-2FiCOSQeXeVELoFZwbyUYKI2jaI7iuOzGoQW8b557qlW2GxbEAlf7SFeyf17PVhQqpI-2FK5tWSWi01yfm5AZw-2FlQZdmwzzR3De6fm-2BRce1Kv5H-2FifsQ-3D-3DLAQY_pIbxPfpDI69aAybPrpOfg0dbBZMZir5aHWlm3qm8XL5C-2FYHGRUtFSNPM7uskLvT5DzRs8zdH1-2F2iMLBC1dwMpQxrQSkzi7PhWPBLOiumeuvcjUiwjLf-2FBBBa4CnpPWDqSUu9akMXbq3G2Wy-2B5agjQlwCG4Z9y9exKrPUwgXaGfQ7NGr7iqxGSUE8nQXNVSgzo8aMRoeKBbSKuG-2Bp2zggeGAn-2FN2k7d-2FzmaTEwF-2BxX8q0EBPKdaEMkX-2B4DcLXbsmTUDaDqkOW0TY2fdai-2B0nAsW9u89SH3-2FlBBRnk3fuz60-2BJh60t8b0F520MfILDjlxDMd9xSKxZtFnyNFUp7eTZI4zOlNjL1VMVi8QTyrPJ3u7iDs-2Beo51JitFD6vV8R-2FBk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">an additional\u00a0$800 million<\/a>\u00a0on infrastructure improvements to ensure department facilities provide safe and effective patient care.\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; MARGIN:0in 0in 0in 15px\">Since Jan. 20, VA has offered nearly 1 million health care appointments outside of normal operating hours. These early-morning, evening, and weekend appointments are giving Veterans more timely and convenient options for care.\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; MARGIN:0in 0in 0in 15px\">VA is\u00a0<a style=\"TEXT-DECORATION:underline; COLOR:rgb(5,99,193)\" href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.xnDyhbk1zLOFXHiOcmIWY-2FptTkHhfDtJusJqz-2FiCOSQZKoxF5dWyo3xjZtvbS6g-2BsW05eLhGR5xxdwBHHqh7YEtfc0BmgcGIBwR-2BoxAfPdP0375jmg8GZikfjzdibtCDpjq2RhODWVWLfignDgsWXA-3D-3DZn_C_pIbxPfpDI69aAybPrpOfg0dbBZMZir5aHWlm3qm8XL5C-2FYHGRUtFSNPM7uskLvT5DzRs8zdH1-2F2iMLBC1dwMpQxrQSkzi7PhWPBLOiumeuvcjUiwjLf-2FBBBa4CnpPWDqSUu9akMXbq3G2Wy-2B5agjQlwCG4Z9y9exKrPUwgXaGfQ7NGr7iqxGSUE8nQXNVSgzo8aMRoeKBbSKuG-2Bp2zggeGuvTp95J-2BuBEntDbAllFbmXhtVcKDpDaY55yEyHwl4xcxBM3rXaTj7jS-2FMET7nhGLByrvDAMY6AO5LQP6PE8wo8H4dfT4jUiT2TYsneJMPSQGt5I2oHEFvOYfEY0CwZjnRRZygSGvR4D45YX3BQHJnme0Pg-2FIPXAoxsrUNqjHEZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">processing record numbers of disability claims<\/a>, reaching an all-time fiscal-year high of 2.52 million ratings claims for FY25 as of Aug. 8.\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; MARGIN:0in 0in 0in 15px\">VA has made it\u00a0<a style=\"TEXT-DECORATION:underline; COLOR:rgb(5,99,193)\" href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.xnDyhbk1zLOFXHiOcmIWY-2FptTkHhfDtJusJqz-2FiCOSSxmzw1wz-2FTPLIQI8GXWZhXszZVDp1P9D7YOGrUMAVyz-2Bq8SINCQrQLns9sZgffyPzc95EEsOoOQDV4hR0XqhR-2FkvtbeW9fOAk41o-2B0mGLL8g-3D-3DxQ12_pIbxPfpDI69aAybPrpOfg0dbBZMZir5aHWlm3qm8XL5C-2FYHGRUtFSNPM7uskLvT5DzRs8zdH1-2F2iMLBC1dwMpQxrQSkzi7PhWPBLOiumeuvcjUiwjLf-2FBBBa4CnpPWDqSUu9akMXbq3G2Wy-2B5agjQlwCG4Z9y9exKrPUwgXaGfQ7NGr7iqxGSUE8nQXNVSgzo8aMRoeKBbSKuG-2Bp2zggePnk9AjHyofNAo9wH-2FYgDrGLFS6n4au7SgbLI8Lhx9pOLzUrjv-2FsGlPE-2FvaiIrn96FkPU36abWsr-2B1data90A4S-2BuKI20VICG5hYsCiMAfdA3OYMfnULJJtOffhiPxhQYrKCoZtog49d8bIUKp-2BJ4DOqNSJijQKnvvzS-2Fxz280Fl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">easier<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a style=\"TEXT-DECORATION:underline; COLOR:rgb(5,99,193)\" href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.xnDyhbk1zLOFXHiOcmIWY-2FptTkHhfDtJusJqz-2FiCOST3X36cK-2BMVe9HOkUvXosg9Pgg-2Bu2lG9l2n4BCg81hcd-2BhIO8ERFkRzkRQ0rLXw0icABGZWOU9eyYVWYFKglVvL5qfu_pIbxPfpDI69aAybPrpOfg0dbBZMZir5aHWlm3qm8XL5C-2FYHGRUtFSNPM7uskLvT5DzRs8zdH1-2F2iMLBC1dwMpQxrQSkzi7PhWPBLOiumeuvcjUiwjLf-2FBBBa4CnpPWDqSUu9akMXbq3G2Wy-2B5agjQlwCG4Z9y9exKrPUwgXaGfQ7NGr7iqxGSUE8nQXNVSgzo8aMRoeKBbSKuG-2Bp2zggeFGoKjsdaq4XD76ISLE-2FdCPo6vBkpRaN5-2B-2BImgzwR-2FcTTEmV-2BNeFX5-2FnGUgLkOGowCsF4ch2SZkQJzpHnPYFKkO7gD2JZfijx3006w59QjhKTcir-2F2VvRJlDuWRfD6VH6WMffknHit51Jx7OvH9R4HePzG5TZxC7y2w6-2F1POgmOD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">faster<\/a>\u00a0for VA-enrolled Veterans to access care from non-VA providers at the department\u0092s expense.\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; MARGIN:0in 0in 0in 15px\">VA has implemented\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/news.va.gov\/press-room\/va-announces-major-survivor-benefits-reforms\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" style=\"TEXT-DECORATION:underline; COLOR:rgb(5,99,193)\" href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.xnDyhbk1zLOFXHiOcmIWY-2B9oTMYDLVLZFO-2BYpojU29EVwsrrYaev-2BDtH-2FHJiZiRTFSmGvWDvg8-2FC28u7zekPlMJnlJ6pDJHrQV2w-2BjouoyuSWJavVwUo4QCEm3Q5MCNJ6DjyFGh2Wk7DWJeNUpy8tZdVXsI9tl-2Bj5NE1xddAW9Nb8q-2FbO1MO5mMaM7BzqZdRoBbJhpdNITVHh-2FG2pRKnxIE-2Ff9a6ORs3ORBBjdf4nMX4xGESyLj6staMksCiog0-2F3lHSOkaRiP4Gvi2909-2FHWJB4v88ZYpQKiHUdfvbf70e4fgRmwbmaHP3RP4gDUTEzOTKj5IgfxVuR9f0QwR9wG6QKtjEsa9cs6lsGQpzDh3yjwnEW6idX-2BhpIq5Oysm8pOrLYDeoxdAPB34IX4IjVmMSBLn2uwI7A-2BuAmsFCh5Jnd2TY5HCX9mnTAw08p-2F6mb6HW5Nkbfc4lexWStLUQgwmfJbvTCImD65EO8IkDbNySEzicA-2BqdDToH6iEOxq4GCe-2Ffzbq4N703ea5G88mqeAwnJdEDFH27qMncrsbX3h8dPP0A278qkfPfF-2Brwxv9d473RVZftGaeUKNXC8mXVRlNK4B6tKzQKYhPufDRLQD0o-3D6zTe_pIbxPfpDI69aAybPrpOfg0dbBZMZir5aHWlm3qm8XL5C-2FYHGRUtFSNPM7uskLvT5DzRs8zdH1-2F2iMLBC1dwMpQxrQSkzi7PhWPBLOiumeuvcjUiwjLf-2FBBBa4CnpPWDqSUu9akMXbq3G2Wy-2B5agjQlwCG4Z9y9exKrPUwgXaGfQ7NGr7iqxGSUE8nQXNVSgzo8aMRoeKBbSKuG-2Bp2zggeOq-2FbatAh-2FyjwNKvzSJeomVx9fOUoL9muQnswCysCi7MiXSpz1tCHnl3J-2FUx7oyopkKgXVsx-2BDXkzXQbafXYuWCQ5BnJ-2F5YFwyGYyKvLpuJCIbmgWfl-2Fp-2BZjHcT-2B9ixztqxhzp-2B01xrZvXZgGzg8a-2FP-2BNOiQhx9BUCyiKp9MfFey\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">major reforms<\/a>\u00a0to make it easier for survivors to get benefits.\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; MARGIN:0in 0in 0in 15px\">VA is\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/news.va.gov\/press-room\/va-names-nine-additional-facilities-that-will-deploy-federal-ehr-in-2026\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" style=\"TEXT-DECORATION:underline; COLOR:rgb(5,99,193)\" href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.xnDyhbk1zLOFXHiOcmIWY-2B9oTMYDLVLZFO-2BYpojU29EVwsrrYaev-2BDtH-2FHJiZiRTFSmGvWDvg8-2FC28u7zekPlMJnlJ6pDJHrQV2w-2BjouoyuSWJavVwUo4QCEm3Q5MCNJ5wLfu0jf-2B6fXgyu6gKyabRYA00Dr-2Bdwxf5qSRVIYBXVR8LL434ZlY67gcZy0lySJWz8pHlFhDut4uJnXdPSqkko5faPuseqo24kQZyTIDCrpycDaoHtGUXlhtIgIoo-2BhmYVfUbeHujT9HL28Lr467noXnsQLuU9yOsQGft6bgv-2Bv1Qs0CgXMOFbkgIwAxVoS-2FoUQUlu6yqteB-2Fbk1rhfD-2F-2BAnQKtZfTjU-2BK3p-2BcZMWUH59GTxpAJFGalk8mzjpGBKc0yIIhh9HZJwL07-2FR5CiArBsqspGj7u6mhS9x2XAck6Jkh03S0nxFqmC65Wu9NmcsXSQmEQOBjLooKWPxEsNmNR8W-2Bx-2FGC2vW-2F-2FKaOXgqhfWbyoRavjo9CnvfpOSkQyqDoFhYu-2FfLDPeTjn1aFiKRBhm5t5eRzWPzkI2CEN8BtxIw42Z-2BNZv2MKad4iGGTkQ3bE5FtBtQQGLQFSTjQblut1Zv5lOZZ1kfmR3G6usFUOnSarD9vsXvg-2F-2B7yxL6WNz7JZf5jT3VFI-2BODmzerTdQ-3D-3DFcYM_pIbxPfpDI69aAybPrpOfg0dbBZMZir5aHWlm3qm8XL5C-2FYHGRUtFSNPM7uskLvT5DzRs8zdH1-2F2iMLBC1dwMpQxrQSkzi7PhWPBLOiumeuvcjUiwjLf-2FBBBa4CnpPWDqSUu9akMXbq3G2Wy-2B5agjQlwCG4Z9y9exKrPUwgXaGfQ7NGr7iqxGSUE8nQXNVSgzo8aMRoeKBbSKuG-2Bp2zggeC9f-2FG-2BPe6rQldOf80A41ppPs2fE1ZF6k-2BdS1hsTRb0nPHEYgi-2FK7PwOs51bCrzQf6ucF9keUMAAVO37D0IR7jSrtJzS-2BSQye0umRVn341TVsORQTZ5fD8zkBQ7GJXupIz4vxEG-2BZLcb-2FU9yXKMxdHtyszqctPt1Dqlwyr4hijRf\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">accelerating the deployment<\/a>\u00a0of its integrated electronic health record system.\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; MARGIN:0in 0in 0in 15px\">VA partnered with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to identify and recover\u00a0<a style=\"TEXT-DECORATION:underline; COLOR:rgb(5,99,193)\" href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.xnDyhbk1zLOFXHiOcmIWY-2FptTkHhfDtJusJqz-2FiCOSTGdpL0VtDMYGwavxPBmGZs-2FANAcZHmYrLA-2B-2BaGJmOZnl0Boa1OZhraxfnFnXR1IAfpR1OXOuvOaMHg8ctLAL2KSQjjJqdqByzN1XyfdRNpwA-3D-3DS-Fc_pIbxPfpDI69aAybPrpOfg0dbBZMZir5aHWlm3qm8XL5C-2FYHGRUtFSNPM7uskLvT5DzRs8zdH1-2F2iMLBC1dwMpQxrQSkzi7PhWPBLOiumeuvcjUiwjLf-2FBBBa4CnpPWDqSUu9akMXbq3G2Wy-2B5agjQlwCG4Z9y9exKrPUwgXaGfQ7NGr7iqxGSUE8nQXNVSgzo8aMRoeKBbSKuG-2Bp2zggeIqd0VZ-2FM2RzBOmOelZT4-2F1dVx0Z29fuw9SlszEqrvp8wHBG1mXOPw9H-2BQVJ-2BN-2FXXdI-2BGJZOyTePcCuOA6K8t6dsWNNuR3A4ysA3EwouOrLoRjwJMo0rpgIc-2F0gU-2BHFkiEQdlWhjcRVrkMP9AzkjobjP6mzABpxN0osiVmnrhg-2FH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">$106 million in duplicate billing<\/a>.\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; MARGIN:0in 0in 0in 15px\">VA has brought tens of thousands of VA employees\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/news.va.gov\/press-room\/va-announces-return-to-in-person-work-policy\/. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" style=\"TEXT-DECORATION:underline; COLOR:rgb(5,99,193)\" href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.xnDyhbk1zLOFXHiOcmIWY-2B9oTMYDLVLZFO-2BYpojU29EVwsrrYaev-2BDtH-2FHJiZiRTFSmGvWDvg8-2FC28u7zekPlMJnlJ6pDJHrQV2w-2BjouoyuSWJavVwUo4QCEm3Q5MCNJ6DjyFGh2Wk7DWJeNUpy8tb5Ymt8XVyGQ5UVg0C0tB7zolrkkyBqOtRpqLuQn5JGzplpFVt2Z7krLBOW6Y9JWr18hMmiZy3pzaqV0SMrPFs8fx9BZO-2FWrRy0TdqkweLSlaJWNnu12cNNKVsfdGIworTBSyPJuDV2AuVZ7M5y3R0s1tIFTJATPs3cSHM001kPGnvJmgURMN5ltXc4eMe955E5fv9xbKUIrI10uiGSwMJ1L-2Bp3QCzVDfTFRG92-2FhgcEFZE4V-2B63-2BrbRq-2F7s-2B6o7TxZ-2FPggTWNJTPrqqfrwFy971RFlHSuBMyMy5G3xta-2F0qRa8SYzXGon1DKX76YzUVHQdbuMK0jZ3PN-2BcLfMD24ft7jobnKlBNPUBRKBanH5ZkeMHAnArh5xZzjYgrziJNchN0glmx4vtXdPhKOL1WmDgSXSdbTBqiTrkcwF-2BLpSbUqermfgqWj314zK8o-2BN27qR7syIR-2B13YX3DIo48ubPbo-3DlFHk_pIbxPfpDI69aAybPrpOfg0dbBZMZir5aHWlm3qm8XL5C-2FYHGRUtFSNPM7uskLvT5DzRs8zdH1-2F2iMLBC1dwMpQxrQSkzi7PhWPBLOiumeuvcjUiwjLf-2FBBBa4CnpPWDqSUu9akMXbq3G2Wy-2B5agjQlwCG4Z9y9exKrPUwgXaGfQ7NGr7iqxGSUE8nQXNVSgzo8aMRoeKBbSKuG-2Bp2zggeJ-2FxOCeg5d4-2FMeGIYeWQJpkWuuhqhzexf62LTpLpUmrLHDECv0mq1gmXl43-2FoRNTkE2vSg69-2FoiGPy9J9Ms-2FV-2FAcgXXVHADMEew7f4imcybgHHZrYfpYBEX5OUJgaOMfKalKLHeV4hacwfnhGIzA2OuvyqNKgXM8M5wOCkGaLeQW\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">back to the office<\/a>, where we can work better as a team to serve Veterans.\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; MARGIN:0in 0in 0in 15px\">In fiscal year 2025 through June, VA has housed 37,534 homeless Veterans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE:normal; WORD-SPACING:0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM:none; FONT-WEIGHT:400; COLOR:rgb(34,34,34); FONT-STYLE:normal; MARGIN:0in; LETTER-SPACING:normal; BACKGROUND-COLOR:rgb(255,255,255); TEXT-INDENT:0px\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"FONT-SIZE:12pt; FONT-FAMILY:Arial, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE:normal; WORD-SPACING:0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM:none; FONT-WEIGHT:400; COLOR:rgb(34,34,34); FONT-STYLE:normal; MARGIN:0in; LETTER-SPACING:normal; BACKGROUND-COLOR:rgb(255,255,255); TEXT-INDENT:0px\">For more information, contact Interim Public Affairs Officer Michael Buchanan at\u00a0<a style=\"TEXT-DECORATION:underline; COLOR:rgb(5,99,193)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ntxe-news.com\/artman\/publish\/mailto:Michael.buchanan@va.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Michael.buchanan@va.gov<\/a>, (214) 970-6299.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#13; Dallas, Texas &#8212; VA North Texas announced today it has earned a four-star rating as part of&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6907,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5135],"tags":[5229,1596,358,3187,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":{"0":"post-223473","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dallas","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-dallas","10":"tag-texas","11":"tag-tx","12":"tag-united-states","13":"tag-united-states-of-america","14":"tag-unitedstates","15":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","16":"tag-us","17":"tag-usa"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115196850836232133","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223473","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=223473"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223473\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6907"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=223473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=223473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=223473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}