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Veterans hospitals are medical centers that provide care to eligible veterans. Most veterans hospitals offer both inpatient and outpatient care. Services provided can include: emergency, medical, surgical (including reconstructive/plastic surgery as a result of disease or trauma), substance abuse, and mental health.
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How Do I Choose a Veterans Hospital?
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Selecting a veterans hospital can be a difficult decision. Location of the hospital and the services you need are factors you
should consider when selecting a veterans hospital. Verify the hospital 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 veterans hospital by providing you with the WTFC Quality Score.
WhereToFindCare.com asks users to rate their healthcare experience at veterans hospitals nationwide. The WTFC Quality Score is the percentage of people who rated the veterans hospital 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 veterans hospital's
page on WhereToFindCare.com and clicking on the Survey Results tab.
There you see how others rated their experience at the veterans hospital, 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 veterans hospital 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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