Whole Health in the Veterans Health Administration
Benjamin Kligler
Abstract
The Whole Health System being developed and implemented at the Veterans Health Administration is an approach to care which aims to shift the discussion from "What's the Matter With You?" to "What Matters to You?" This article describes some of the progress and future challenges in the implementation of this approach across the VHA.
Topics & Concepts
Administration (probate law)Health careMedicinePolitical scienceLawPrimary Care and Health OutcomesHealth Policy Implementation ScienceHealthcare cost, quality, practices