VA Launches Two mHealth Pilot Programs

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has officially launched mHealth pilot projects to test the technology prior to national release and to "ensure that the veteran experience is optimized," according to an announcement from the VA.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has officially launched mHealth pilot projects to test the technology prior to national release and to "ensure that the veteran experience is optimized," according to an announcement from the VA.

The two pilots are the Family Caregiver Pilot and the Veteran Appointment Request Web App Pilot. For the Family Caregiver Pilot, VA has begun to distribute iPads to more than 1,000 caregivers of seriously injured post-9/11 veterans enrolled in the VA's Family Caregiver Program. The iPads feature a suite of apps that allow veterans and caregivers to access and share information about their health conditions and treatment options. The apps also include information about lifestyle tips and the ability to monitor their own health, states the announcement.