The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding its contract with AppliedVR to increase access to in-home virtual reality (VR) treatment for chronic lower back pain. This move is expected to decrease reliance on medication and improve quality of life for patients. The partnership aims to revolutionize pain management and encourage wider adoption of VR-based treatments in healthcare.

Journalists Shed Light on Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak and a Crisis in the Nation’s ERs
Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak on PBS NewsHour, Fox’s LiveNow From Fox, and CBS News’ CBS


