North Carolina Institute of Medicine Releases Report to Improve Veterans' Healthcare Access and Support
A new report from the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) outlines a comprehensive roadmap to enhance healthcare access and support services for the state's more than 615,000 military veterans, their families, and caregivers. The report is the result of a nearly two-year effort by a 43-member task force comprising veterans, healthcare professionals, government officials, and community organizations. This task force identified significant gaps in access to care, coordination among service providers, and awareness of available resources. Key recommendations include improving healthcare access in rural communities, strengthening caregiver support, and better preparing civilian healthcare providers to recognize and respond to veterans' unique health needs. The report coincides with the one-year anniversary of the 'Ask Me NC' initiative, which encourages healthcare providers to inquire about military service to better connect individuals with appropriate resources. Dr. Devdutta Sangvai, secretary of th...
