An analysis of the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA) System / Jeffrey Wasserman [and others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wasserman, Jeffrey, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Veterans Health Administration--Rules and practice.

United States.

Veterans--Health and hygiene--United States.

Veterans.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (108 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Santa Monica, CA : RAND, 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Concerned that the VERA system may not allocate resources in a manner consistent with its mission, Congress requested a study of the system and how allocations are affected by different factors. This report describes the results of RAND's initial analysis.

Contents:

Preface; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Acronyms; Chapter One: Introduction; Chapter Two: Data Sources and Methods; Chapter Three: The Impact of Selected Patient and VISN Characteristics on Care Under VERA; Chapter Four: The Costs of Academic Affiliations Under VERA; Chapter Five: VERA and Weather-Related Costs; Chapter Six: Analysis Plan for Evaluating Potential VERA Modifications; Chapter Seven: Conclusions; A. Key Formulas and Data In the FY 2001 VERA; B. Guide for RAND VERA Site Visits - Networks; C. Guide for RAND VERA Site Visits - Facilities

D. VERA Eligibility Categories and Priority GroupsReferences

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781598750430

1598750437

OCLC:

171566091