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The Veterans Choice Program (VCP) improved healthcare access for many, but navigating its complexities requires proactive veterans and strong support. Challenges remain in ensuring equitable access for all veterans needing care.

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  • Health Services Research
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Veterans Affairs Healthcare

Background:

  • The Veterans Choice Program (VCP) aimed to enhance healthcare access for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) enrollees.
  • VCP expanded healthcare options beyond traditional VHA facilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and understand the lived experiences of veterans accessing care through the VCP.
  • To identify facilitators and barriers encountered by veterans within the VCP framework.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative content analysis of semi-structured telephone interviews.
  • Involved 47 veterans from diverse geographical regions within the VA system.
  • Data analysis employed iterative, inductive, and deductive approaches to theme identification.

Main Results:

  • Six key themes emerged: general impressions, care preferences, facilitators, barriers, VCP problem sources, and negative impacts.
  • Veterans generally perceived improved access but highlighted process complexity and coordination issues.
  • Barriers included administrative complexity, lack of responsiveness, provider availability, and poor coordination.

Conclusions:

  • While VCP can improve access, its complex navigation requires significant veteran proactivity and multi-party support.
  • Variability in support and navigation abilities impacts equitable access, with vulnerable veterans facing greater challenges.
  • Enhanced support systems are crucial for veterans to successfully utilize VCP, particularly those most in need.