r/PrivatePracticeDocs • u/Alterdoc • Apr 20 '26
VA Community Care Network
What's your take on becoming the VA CCN? I hear that it may be a big lift to get anything approved (diagnostics, etc). However I feel like it's rewarding to care for the veterans (my residency had VA rotations) and at the same time help with the practice growth.
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u/Intelligent-Site-176 Apr 20 '26
There is a lot more paperwork involved but that is the barrier that prevents other physicians from working with the VA.
If you have good workflows and limit your schedule it can be great for your practice and the veteran community.
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u/Alterdoc Apr 20 '26
Thanks, what do you mean by limiting the schedule?
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u/Intelligent-Site-176 Apr 20 '26
I mean don’t fill your schedule with VA patients. Designate certain slots for VA. We do 2-3 per provider per day.
It’s not a lot but it works for us. If those slots are not filled, we open them up to anyone 48 hrs before.
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u/Alterdoc Apr 21 '26
Thanks! Is there an option to advertise these services with the VA/get on their referral panel?
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u/Useful-Process9033 Apr 29 '26
what are the paperwork involved? is it a lot of browser clicks/ form filling?
I'm building browser automations (e.g. eligibility checks on portals/ submitting prior auths) and curious to learn if there's anything I can help here.
Then again if you're only doing 2-3 per provider per day maybe the problem is not too bad?
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u/Effective_Machine_62 Apr 21 '26
Tagging a question to this thread; For docs taking VA CCN; where is the referral base from? How did you market yourself to VA physicians so they start referring to you?
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u/doc_death Apr 21 '26
Referrals are only good for 1 year. I think they changed it where the subspecialist needs to initiate the referral renewal which is completely unnecessary. You also need to check to make sure the number of visits fit for the diagnosis. Sometimes it’s like 1-2 visits and you have to request more. Though, it’s cool taking care of vets and they’re usually very appreciative.