Chris Arbino

Public Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and guest Michigan Health Lab writer.

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VA hospitals adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic

A recent study comparing the impact of COVID-19 on VA and non-federal hospitals showed the VA structure held several distinct advantages when adapting to the pandemic including the ability to quickly expand bed capacity, retain staff, mitigate supply shortages and avoid financial hardship.