United States Department of Veterans Affairs

FTC's record-setting Do Not Call settlement: 4 tips for business and one candid suggestion

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Sunday, November 6, 2022
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Mortgage Investors Corporation is one of the nations largest refinancers of veterans home loans.

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  • Mortgage Investors Corporation is one of the nations largest refinancers of veterans home loans.
  • It looks like we can save you approximately _ a month, which is a substantial amount of money, ISNT IT?
  • Now most people tell me they can find a better use for this money than to give it to their current mortgage company.
  • According to the complaint, the telemarketers implied that the savings would last for the duration of a 30-year mortgage.
  • But there was a big problem: The defendants offer only adjustable rate mortgages meaning that homeowners monthly payments would increase if interest rates rise.
  • And the promise that One of the best parts is that with our programs, there is no money out of your pocket .
  • According to the FTC, the telemarketers responded that they werent trying to sell anything and were just trying to save veterans money.
  • The FTCs lawsuit alleges violations of the Mortgage Acts and Practices-Advertising Rule the MAP Rule in effect since August 2011.
  • Under the Telemarketing Sale Rule, you must honor a consumers request to be on your entity-specific Do Not Call list.
  • It's a laudable sentiment, but if you're really interested in supporting our troops, heres a simple way to start: Dont target them with deceptive practices.

Administrator Guzman Announces Path Forward for Veteran Small Business Certification Program

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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As we celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week, I am proud that the SBA is designing its new Veteran Small Business Certification Program to be the gold standard in customer experience and support to ensure we grow our base of veteran federal contractors, said Administrator Guzman.

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  • As we celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week, I am proud that the SBA is designing its new Veteran Small Business Certification Program to be the gold standard in customer experience and support to ensure we grow our base of veteran federal contractors, said Administrator Guzman.
  • The decision to extend the certification will make a real difference for our nations veteran business owners as we move forward with transitioning this certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs, said Larry Stubblefield, Associate Administrator for the SBAs Office of Veterans Business Development.
  • The announcement of the one-year extension for both veteran and service-disabled veteran small business owners further demonstrates the SBAs dedication to helping the veteran small business community succeed and thrive.
  • For the latest information on the Veteran Small Business Certification program, visit www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/veteran-... or email [email protected] .

eHealth Exchange and Virginia Health Information Announce QHIN Intentions

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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VIENNA, Va., Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eHealth Exchange , one of the nations oldest and largest health information networks, today announced that Virginia Health Information (VHI) , the Commonwealths non-profit health data organization, intends to participate in eHealth Exchanges anticipated Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) through its statewide Health Information Exchange (HIE) ConnectVirginia .

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  • VIENNA, Va., Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eHealth Exchange , one of the nations oldest and largest health information networks, today announced that Virginia Health Information (VHI) , the Commonwealths non-profit health data organization, intends to participate in eHealth Exchanges anticipated Qualified Health Information Network (QHIN) through its statewide Health Information Exchange (HIE) ConnectVirginia .
  • eHealth Exchange is planning to undergo the application process to serve as a QHIN under the Office of the National Coordinator for Health ITs (ONCs) Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA).
  • eHealth Exchange is ideally suited to be among the nations first QHINs and is preparing to be one of the first health information networks to submit the QHIN application.
  • The eHealth Exchange is thrilled to have another one of its members moving forward with TEFCA participation through our to-be-designated QHIN, said Jay Nakashima, executive director of eHealth Exchange.

Veros Economists Find No Evidence of Racial Bias in Its AVM

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Veros Real Estate Solutions (VEROS), an industry leader in enterprise risk management and collateral valuation services, released new research that finds no evidence of racial bias in its VeroVALUE Automated Valuation Model (AVM).

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  • Veros Real Estate Solutions (VEROS), an industry leader in enterprise risk management and collateral valuation services, released new research that finds no evidence of racial bias in its VeroVALUE Automated Valuation Model (AVM).
  • This validation provides an important quality control check for lenders seeking tools to identify potential racial bias in home valuations.
  • By studying a wide range of cities, Veros reinforced the conclusion from its first report that its AVM did not display racial bias.
  • The findings were consistent in all five cities, which revealed no evidence of racial basis in the VeroVALUE AVM.

Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Awarded $24 Million Grant for Rural Broadband Service Expansion Via U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service ReConnect Program

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, Inc (KCEC) today announced the acceptance of a recent grant application from the United States Department of Agricultures Rural Development team and its Rural Utilities Service ReConnect Program, for $23,624,986.

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  • Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, Inc (KCEC) today announced the acceptance of a recent grant application from the United States Department of Agricultures Rural Development team and its Rural Utilities Service ReConnect Program, for $23,624,986.
  • This significant grant will be used to deploy fiber-to-the-premises broadband service and wireless broadband access in rural New Mexico.
  • Kit Carson Internet (KCI) began serving customers with broadband in 2000 and turned on its first fiber optic plant in 2015.
  • Currently, KCI provides broadband service to 11,700 active customers in Taos, Rio Arriba and Colfax counties in New Mexico.

American Public University System Wins UPCEA® MEMS Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University System (APUS) is pleased to announce that its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Task Force has been recognized by University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) for its strong commitment to equity, representation and inclusion in marketing, enrollment and student success. APUS received UPCEA's Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness in Marketing, Enrollment, and Student Success Award, reinforcing that it celebrates and promotes DEIB as a key part of its university-wide strategy.

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  • APUS received UPCEA's Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness in Marketing, Enrollment, and Student Success Award, reinforcing that it celebrates and promotes DEIB as a key part of its university-wide strategy.
  • American Public University System (APUS) delivers accessible and affordable online higher education to adult learners of all backgrounds.
  • APUS, a five-time recipient of Online Learning Consortium's (OLC) Effective Practice Award, offers more than 200 online degree and certificate programs through American Public University as well as American Military University, the #1 provider of higher education to the U.S. military and veterans.
  • UPCEA is a registered trademark of the University Professional and Continuing Education Association.

Benevis Partners with Free Dental Clinic to Provide Much-Needed Dental Services to Veteran Patients in Dallas

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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According to a report by the Department of Veteran Affairs, only about 1.4 million of the 9.2 million veterans enrolled in VA health care are eligible for comprehensive dental care, said Dr. Luminita Narita, District Dental Director at Benevis.

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  • According to a report by the Department of Veteran Affairs, only about 1.4 million of the 9.2 million veterans enrolled in VA health care are eligible for comprehensive dental care, said Dr. Luminita Narita, District Dental Director at Benevis.
  • As a result, each year more than a million veterans go without dental treatments due to limited access to care.
  • By partnering with TMOM, we can provide a few of these veterans and their spouses the care that they need.
  • Since 2001, Texas dentists have treated more than 50,000 patients and provided more than $50 million in charitable dental care through the organization.

Accenture Federal Services Awarded Prime Role on $650M Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare Innovation Contract

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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Accenture Federal Services (AFS), a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has earned a spot on a Department of Veterans Affairs (VHA) contract that will deliver innovative healthcare technology solutions that can be scaled into clinical production.

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  • Accenture Federal Services (AFS), a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has earned a spot on a Department of Veterans Affairs (VHA) contract that will deliver innovative healthcare technology solutions that can be scaled into clinical production.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221031005101/en/
    Shawn Roman, VA Client Account Lead for Accenture Federal Services (Photo: Business Wire)
    The VHA is the largest integrated health care system in the United States and has long been a pioneer of healthcare innovation, said Shawn Roman, Accenture Federal Services VA Client Account Lead.
  • Accenture Federal Services will now compete for task orders on this five-year indefinite-delivery, indefinite quality contract vehicle.
  • Accenture Federal Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP, is a U.S. company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

GovX and Veterans Canteen Service Renew Partnership for Veteran Shopping Site

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GovX, the leader in military and first responder shopping services, has renewed its partnership with Veterans Canteen Service (VCS), a service within the Department of Veterans Affairs offering retail items and services to veterans. Following the success over the last four years, this partnership will continue to provide veterans enrolled in the VA healthcare system, their families, VA volunteers and VA employees with access to great prices on a wide catalog of brands and products on ShopVCS.VA.Gov.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GovX, the leader in military and first responder shopping services, has renewed its partnership with Veterans Canteen Service (VCS), a service within the Department of Veterans Affairs offering retail items and services to veterans.
  • "We are proud to continue our business partnership with GovX," said James Leahy, Executive Director of Veterans Canteen Service.
  • ShopVCS.VA.Gov, powered by GovX, launched in 2018 to help expand shopping benefits to the VCS community beyond brick-and-mortar retail stores.
  • "We are honored to continue our partnership with Veterans Canteen Service to support the veteran community," said GovX CEO Alan Cole.

Members of Congress Call for CRNA Full Practice Authority Approval In VA

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To expand access to safe, high-quality anesthesia services to veterans, Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-D) along with 12 Congressional colleagues requested that Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) be granted full practice authority permanently across U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities.

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  • In a letter to VA Secretary Denis McDonough, Underwood said,"It is more important than ever that VA ensures CRNAs can practice to the full extent of their education and training.
  • Therefore, we urge VA to swiftly complete the Department's National Standards of Practice development process for CRNAs and grant full practice authority to these healthcare professionals who provide essential healthcare services to veterans in communities across the United States every day."
  • "AANA applauds Rep. Underwood and her congressional colleagues for leadership and support of these issues impacting the healthcare our veterans receive," said AANA President Angela R. Mund, DNP, CRNA.
  • Given the widely-reported anesthesiology staffing shortages at the VA, it is more important than ever for veterans' access to healthcare that VA ensures CRNAs can practice to the full extent of their education and training."