Military hospitals, clinics resume billing civilians following 3-year pause
An estimated 137,000 civilians are expected to receive bills for medical care they received at military hospitals and clinics since 2023.
By Karen Jowers
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Largest US military hospital abroad halts labor, delivery services amid Iran war
The Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany is pausing its labor and delivery services to focus on its “primary objective,” a memo states.
Multiple suspicious deaths at West Virginia VA raise concerns over criminal activity
Investigators are looking into the deaths of 11 patients, at least one of which has been ruled a homicide.
Unable to sue the Army for medical malpractice, this retired soldier is now fighting the VA for benefits
Paralyzed after surgery with an Air Force doctor, an Army retiree is fighting for the VA to cover her care.
Did VA hospital leaders ignore recalls on faulty medical equipment?
Staffers say a recall of faulty IV equipment was ignored for more than a month despite several warnings.
$12M payout may be appealed after botched surgery and burning of soldier’s child at Army hospital
The money may be withheld, though the young boy still needs long-term treatment.
By Kyle Rempfer
Army civilian staffer among five charged in benefits fraud scheme which stole millions from service members
The former medical records worker stole personal IDs from thousands of troops and veterans.
Former VA medical official charged in deaths of three patients
Robert Morris Levy also faces multiple counts of fraud related to his attempts to cover up substance abuse while on duty.
Study suggests confiscating personal weapons from suicidal service members
A study found that suicidal service members are more likely to keep their weapons loaded and unsecured at home.
Investigators find $53 million in improper medical bills for veterans
Lawmakers want a clear answer on how VA plans to help the thousands of veterans hurt by the mistakes.
Veteran dies by suicide in North Carolina VA hospital’s parking lot
The death is the latest in a string of suicides in public areas on VA campuses.
Here’s one thing military parents should do before their child joins the military
Military children's dependent medical records can disqualify them from joining the military after they reach adulthood.
By Karen Jowers