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Healthcare Effectiveness through Resource Optimization
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Background
In November 2005, VA developed Project HERO in response to House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations Conference Report 109-305, which directed VA to focus on cost-effective purchasing of care and to develop a competitive award with at least three objectives-oriented demonstrations (pilot programs) to encourage collaboration with industry and academia.
VA contracts with Humana Veterans Healthcare Services (HVHS) for medical/surgical, mental health, diagnostics, and dialysis and Delta Dental Federal Services (Delta Dental) for dental care provider networks were announced in January 2008. All Project HERO contracted provider networks and care facilities are required to meet accreditation standards and VA-specified quality standards.
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| Reviewed/Updated Date: December 31, 2008
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