Industry News
VA says Justice Department crackdown on marijuana won’t hit veterans
Veterans who talk to their doctors about medical marijuana use won’t be hurt by the new Justice Department crackdown on the drug, according to officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs. But advocates worry the mixed ... Read More
VA plans to expand services in Knoxville and open ‘state-of-the-art’ medical facility
The Department of Veterans Affairs said Friday it is looking to expand health care services for veterans in the Knoxville area and will begin searching within the next year for a new facility to consolidate all of its medical services. Read More
Two NM companies win new federal contracts
The new year started on a positive note for two small New Mexico businesses after they won federal contracts. Altogether, they had three contracts worth more than $100,000. Two contracts went to medical supply company NativeVet ... Read More
Montgomery pharmaceuticals company lands $104M government contract
A $104 million federal contract was awarded to a Montgomery company this week for health care supplies. Kowa Pharmaceuticals America Inc., won the $104,434,809 contract from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Acquisition ... Read More
Army to Expand Use of Vocera-Built Comms Tech at 3 Military Healthcare Facilities
The U.S. Army will expand its use of Vocera Communications-developed technology platforms at three military health facilities as part of a $2.8 million contract with the company. Vocera said Wednesday the Army Regional Health ... Read More
Opinion: Yes, it can be done: expediting defense acquisition
A recent conversation with Ellen Lord, the new undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, revealed her desire to make defense acquisition faster, compressing the timeline of requests for proposals, evaluation ... Read More
Plans revealed for new Grand Rapids veterans home
Drawings of a new Grand Rapids Home for Veterans campus have been revealed. State Rep. Winnie Brinks, D-Grand Rapids, shared the renderings on her Facebook page Dec. 28. “Thank you to the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and ... Read More
Phoenix VA, CVS Partnership Serves 783 Vets Since Launch
A pilot program that allows Phoenix Veterans Affairs’ clients to get treatment for minor health issues at CVS clinics has served 783 veterans as of Christmas Day. “It’s a partnership where we’re focused on convenience for veterans,” ... Read More
Tragedies of 2017 showed how military medical partners can help at home
When an Amtrak train derailed near Tacoma, Wash. this month, military personnel from nearby Madigan Army Medical Center were the first rescuers on scene. Nineteen injured survivors were taken to Madigan for trauma care. Once at the ... Read More
Message from VA Secretary David Shulkin — VA Accomplishments in 2017
2017 has been a year of accomplishments for the Department of Veterans Affairs and this is a perfect time to reflect on, acknowledge, and thank all of those who have enabled our many accomplishments for Veterans during this past year. ... Read More