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United States — United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Tracked across 23 events · 452 articles · First seen Feb 12, 2025 · Last active Aug 21, 2026

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Regulatory
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a clinical trial to study MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans with PTSD and alcohol use disorder, signaling a significant shift in its approach to mental health treatments.
May 26, 2026 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: The VA is the client, awarding the contract to modernize its services and improve veteran care through AI and data integration.
Jul 24, 2026 · 8 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The VA is the sponsor and organizer of the trial, directly benefiting from potential new treatment options for veterans with alcohol use disorder.
Jul 30, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Veterans Affairs reinstated a rule that significantly restricts abortion access for veterans and their families, which is now the subject of a federal lawsuit.
May 22, 2026 · 7 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Veterans Affairs>>> has experienced massive staffing losses and funding cuts, making it harder for veterans to access healthcare and undermining the effectiveness of Veterans Treatment Courts.
May 19, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Black Book Research released its 13th annual State of U.S. Military and Defense Health Information Technology 2026 report, based on 1,037 survey responses and an 813-respondent analytical cohort. The report, timed with the 2026 Defense…
Impact: Major buyer with ongoing EHR modernization, creating sustained market demand.
Aug 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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Tech
The first U.S. clinical trial of psilocybin-assisted therapy in veterans with severe, treatment-resistant PTSD demonstrated safety and promising efficacy. In the pilot study of 12 veterans, 75% achieved remission one month after treatment, with no…
Impact: Conducting related trials and supporting research, which could improve veteran mental health care and reduce disability costs.
Jul 30, 2026 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: The VA is mentioned as a partner in 3D Systems' point-of-care initiatives, though not directly involved in this clearance. The achievement may strengthen future collaborations.
Jul 28, 2026 · 6 articles
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Accidents
Impact: The VA hospital in United States — Spokane, Washington evacuated patients due to the fires, affecting healthcare services for veterans.
Aug 02, 2026 · 84 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Killing of Alex Pretti worked as an ICU nurse at the United States — Minneapolis VA Medical Center, which is part of the United States — United States Department of Veterans Affairs. His connection to the VA highlights his role as a healthcare provider.
Jan 24, 2026 · 102 articles
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Tech
Impact: VA Health Systems are collaborating with the QAIAx project, suggesting a focus on veteran health services and support.
Jun 25, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Veterans Affairs faced significant cuts under DOGE's initiatives, impacting services for veterans.
Nov 23, 2025 · 14 articles
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Tech
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Veterans Affairs provided partial support for one of the researchers, contributing to the overall funding of the study.
Jun 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Veterans Affairs was among departments with highest departures under DOGE.
Jul 06, 2026 · 7 articles
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Business
Impact: The United States — United States Department of Veterans Affairs is a client of Oracle Corporation Health, and the layoffs have raised concerns about Oracle Corporation Health's ability to meet ongoing obligations for its electronic health record rollout.
Jun 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Business
Impact: The VA is conducting clinical trials using PharmAla's MDMA supply, supporting the development of ALA-002.
Jul 21, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Employer of Killing of Alex Pretti, a previous victim.
Jul 07, 2026 · 114 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: Mentioned as former employer of Peter O Rourke; not directly impacted by the event.
Jul 29, 2026 · 6 articles
2 0
Domestic
The U.S. Navy is considering renaming the Ford-class aircraft carrier CVN-81, currently designated USS Doris Miller, to honor President Donald Trump, according to three sources familiar with internal discussions. The carrier, under construction in Virginia,…
Impact: The VA provided historical context on Miller's service, but is not directly affected.
Aug 21, 2026 · 6 articles
2 0
Business
Impact: Mentioned only as former employer of Peter O Rourke; no direct role in the event.
Jul 14, 2026 · 6 articles
2 0
Domestic
May 06, 2026 · 26 articles
4 0
Tech
Apr 21, 2026 · 6 articles
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Accidents
Apr 21, 2026 · 6 articles
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