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Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees pitched ideas for improving veterans health care services nationwide during the VA Innovation Demo Day in Washington, D.C., on August 15. They hoped their projects would win support and funding for widespread adoption across the VA system.<\/p>\n

A panel of department leaders, including VA Undersecretary for Health Dr. David Shulkin, viewed the presentations of over 33 VA employee-driven initiatives. The projects showcased at the event addressed the many pervasive issues the VA is tackling. These include suicide prevention, technological approaches to care, mental health services and problems with health care access and delivery.<\/p>\n

The demo day was mirrored on the popular ABC show Shark Tank in which entrepreneurs present their ideas and businesses to a panel of investors. Shulkin said the event was part of an effort to encourage entrepreneurship among employees. He said it was necessary to, \u201cembrace innovation,\u201d in order to improve the lives of (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees pitched ideas for improving veterans health care services nationwide during the VA Innovation Demo Day in Washington, D.C., on August 15. They hoped their projects would win support and funding for widespread adoption across…<\/span><\/p>\n

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