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Implementation of a Telehealth Model for Real-Time Addiction Care in Veterans Health Administration Acute Care Facilities
By Celedon M, Enriquez A, Diaz J and 7 others.
Abstract
Background
/Objectives: The VA Emergency Medicine Addiction Hotline (VEMAH) is a real-time telehealth addiction consult service for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) providers in acute-care settings. VEMAH launched in May 2023 across eight Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 (VISN 22) facilities, expanding to 17 total VHA sites over 3 years.