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VA looking at ‘smart home’ tech to keep aging, disabled vets living independently

A smartwatch saved the life of VA’s chief health technology officer. The department expects this device data can also save the lives of other disabled vets.

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VA touts its largest nursing workforce, but union says they’re ‘chronically understaffed’

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Democrats warn layoffs ahead as House GOP proposes agency spending cuts

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(AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades)Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, testifies before the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs on Capitol Hill in Washington on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades)

VA secretary admits ‘massive mistakes’ over improper executive bonuses, rejects calls for firings

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VBA steps up veteran outreach to complete 300,000 pending PACT Act benefits claims

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VA makes gains in engagement in Best Places to Work results

VA raised its engagement and satisfaction score by 3.4 points, and maintained its fifth place spot for large agencies in the 2023 Best Places to Work rankings.

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VA building out career development portal to boost cyber skills

After creating an internal career development portal for cyber employees, the VA’s Office of Information and Technology aims to build out the platform…

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VA earns top honor for medical research

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The database Nature Index named the VA one of the Top 10 rising research institutions in North America.

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