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Office of Veterans Access to Care (OVAC)

The purpose of OVAC is to grow and sustain the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) as the most accessible health care system in the U.S. by providing oversight and accountability for improvement solutions. OVAC continues the VA mission to offer Veterans timely and quality access to care.

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Technology-based Eye Care Services (TECS)

Improved eye care access for all Veterans using eye telehealth

Created in March 2015 by the Atlanta VA Medical Center (Atlanta, Georgia)
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Transformational Coaching (NTCC)

Develop a national cohort to optimizes team process improvement efforts

Created in October 2014 by the National Offices of Access, SR, QSV & OSI
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Video Blood Pressure Visits (VBPV)

Blood Pressure monitoring using VA Video Connect.

Created in January 2018 by the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital (Tampa, Florida), John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital (St. Louis John Cochran)