Leadership Perspectives on Rural Geriatrics in the VA
Author Information
Author(s): Kelley Lynette, Franzosa Emily, Dryden Eileen, Moo Lauren, Hall Lauren, Hung William
Primary Institution: Veterans Health Administration
Hypothesis
How do healthcare leaders prioritize the needs of older rural Veterans within the VA system?
Conclusion
Healthcare leaders prioritize Veteran access to high-quality care while balancing local and national directives.
Supporting Evidence
- Leaders prioritize Veteran access to high-quality care as a national mission.
- There are differences in how leaders interpret what high-quality care looks like.
- Local leaders feel overwhelmed by balancing multiple priorities.
Takeaway
This study talks to VA leaders about how they decide what care is most important for older Veterans living in rural areas.
Methodology
Interviews with 11 recently retired healthcare leaders.
Potential Biases
Potential bias from the perspectives of only recently retired leaders.
Limitations
The study is based on interviews with a small number of leaders, which may not represent all perspectives.
Participant Demographics
Recently retired local, regional, and national health system leaders.
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