Connected care | veterans affairs

The following Connected Care resources can be used for online second opinions, doctor-to-doctor consultations and home monitoring of certain conditions, offering you convenience and

empowering you to take charge of your health care from the comfort of your home.  CONNECTED CARE Connected Care brings VA digital technology to Veterans and health care professionals,

extending access to care beyond the traditional office visit. Through virtual technology, VA is able to deliver care to you where and when you need it. Click here to learn more. CLINICAL

TELEHEALTH                      VA Clinical Telehealth Services connects Veterans with VA care teams and specialists, no matter the distance.  This is done with real-time, interactive video

visits, in-home and mobile health remote monitoring, and devices that gather and store health data. Click here to learn more. HOME TELEHEALTH - REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING - RPM Home

Telehealth Services utilizes health informatics, disease management, care/case management, and technologies to facilitate access to care and improve the health of Veterans with the intent to

provide the right care in the right place at the right time. New information technologies continue to revolutionize health care and VA has been recognized by the Institute of Medicine as a

leader in using these technologies to improve the quality of health care delivery. Click here to learn more. MOBILE APPLICATIONS - APPS VA offers a variety of health-related mobile apps for

Veterans to help them take control of their health care from the palm of their hands. VA Mobile Health aims to improve the health of Veterans by providing technologies that expand clinical

care beyond the traditional office visit. Our apps are developed for both Veterans and VA care teams, offering safe and secure mobile access to patient data, providing more opportunities for

you to be an active participant in your health care.  Click here to learn more. MY HEALTHEVET - MHV   My HealtheVet is VA’s online Personal Health Record for Veterans, active duty service

members, their dependents and caregivers. The resources and tools offer you greater control and understanding over your care and wellness. Click here to learn more. In 2025, you’ll have two

secure sign-in account options: -- Login.gov and ID.me -- for all VA websites and apps. We’ll remove the My HealtheVet sign-in option after January 31, 2025. You’ll still be able to use your

My HealtheVet health portal -- you’ll just need to sign in to it with a Login.gov or ID.me account. Don't wait till the last minute! Prepare now for the secure sign-in changes. Click

here to learn more. VA HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE - VHIE Through VHIE, community providers who are a part of your care team can safely and securely receive your VA health information

electronically. VA only shares your health information with participating community providers via VHIE when they are treating you. Click here to learn more. VA VIDEO CONNECT - VVC VA Video

Connect allows Veterans and their caregivers to quickly and easily meet with VA health care providers through live video on any computer, tablet, or mobile device with an internet

connection.  Click here to learn more. VETERAN CRISIS HOTLINE  The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that’s available to anyone, even if you’re not registered with VA or

enrolled in VA health care. The caring, qualified responders at the Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances. Call

800-273-TALK (988), text 838255 or chat online.  VETERAN HEALTH LIBRARY - VHL Developed under the guidance of National Center of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention's Veterans

Health Education and Information Program, the VHL offers Veterans, family members and caregivers 24/7 access to comprehensive, consistent, Veteran-focused health information, no matter where

the Veteran receives care. Click here to learn more. VETEXT To increase access to health care for all Veterans, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has developed VEText, an interactive

mobile solution to remind Veterans of upcoming appointments via text messaging. Our goal is to offer Veterans a quick and easy way to confirm and/or cancel appointments. Click here to learn

more. ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? CALL THE VA BOSTON PATIENT CALL CENTER AT AND ASK TO SPEAK TO SOMEONE ABOUT CONNECTED CARE OR ONE OF THE RESOURCES LISTED ABOVE.