2024
A mixed-methods study of VA video connect utilization among veterans with diabetes experiencing housing instability during the pandemic
Kinney R, Copeland L, Tsai J, Abbott A, Wallace K, Walker L, Weber J, Katsos S, McInnes D. A mixed-methods study of VA video connect utilization among veterans with diabetes experiencing housing instability during the pandemic. Digital Health 2024, 10: 20552076241282629. PMID: 39381825, PMCID: PMC11459566, DOI: 10.1177/20552076241282629.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHousing instabilityVeterans AffairsDiabetes careU.S. Department of Veterans AffairsDepartment of Veterans AffairsVA administrative dataCare delivery modeMixed-methods studySemi-structured interviewsVA providersEngaging veteransRoutine diabetesTelehealth programCare utilizationCare availabilityIn-personAdministrative dataIncreased educationTelehealthSelf-identifyCareDelivery modeEquitable accessMultivariate regression analysisVeterans
2017
“Where’s My Choice?” An Examination of Veteran and Provider Experiences With Hepatitis C Treatment Through the Veteran Affairs Choice Program
Tsai J, Yakovchenko V, Jones N, Skolnik A, Noska A, Gifford AL, McInnes DK. “Where’s My Choice?” An Examination of Veteran and Provider Experiences With Hepatitis C Treatment Through the Veteran Affairs Choice Program. Medical Care 2017, 55: s13-s19. PMID: 28263281, DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000706.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVA providersHCV treatmentCommunity providersVeterans AffairsVeteran patientsChronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infectionHepatitis C virus infectionC virus infectionHepatitis C treatmentVA Medical CenterLocation of treatmentHCV providersFragmented careCare coordinationVirus infectionMedical CenterSpecialist servicesEligible veteransVeterans' accessProvider experienceRapid assessment procedureVeteransTreatmentPatientsThird-party administrators