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Veteran's Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) are medical centers that provide a variety of primary care services to eligible veterans.
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Services available at a CBOC can include: routine physical examinations, immunizations, prescription of medications, on-site laboratory and x-ray services, women’s care, referral to specialists and/or the local VA hospital as appropriate, mental health, counseling, and group therapy.
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How Do I Choose a Veteran's Community Based Outpatient Clinic?
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Selecting a veteran's community based outpatient clinic can be a difficult decision. Location of the clinic and the services you need are factors you
should consider when selecting a CBOC. Verify the CBOC has specialists in
the area you or your loved one needs care.
Another factor to consider is quality. Quality is very important factor to consider when selecting a new healthcare provider. WhereToFindCare.com can help you locate a quality veteran's community based outpatient clinic by providing you with the WTFC Quality Score.
WhereToFindCare.com asks users to rate their healthcare experience at CBOCs nationwide. The WTFC Quality Score is the percentage of people who rated the CBOC on WhereToFindCare.com and said they received quality care. This experience-based satisfaction score cannot be found elsewhere today except by word of mouth. |
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Word of mouth recommendations are very important. They can tell us whether we can get along with providers on a personal level. |
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You can read other people’s experience by going to the veteran's community based
outpatient clinic's
page on WhereToFindCare.com and clicking on the Survey Results tab.
There you see how others rated their experience at the provider, and any comments made about the provider. Also look for CareStars™. User-nominated CareStars are exceptional caregivers at healthcare centers. CareStars™ comments can give you a sense that the veteran's community based outpatient clinic employs caring individuals that will provide the service you need.
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Who are eligible veterans?
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How do you know if you are an eligible veteran? The United States Department of Veterans Affairs has a website. This page: Health Care Eligibility and Enrollment for Veterans provides more information on who qualifies as an eligible veteran. Their website also provides enrollment information and a list of standard medical benefits.
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