Through its affiliations, the center annually educates and trains more than 140 healthcare professionals in approximately 8 different disciplines. VAMC Fayetteville implemented Primary Care in 1994. With a concentrated emphasis on outpatient care, the center has experienced an increase in outpatient visits from 104,378 in 1997, to 126,383 in 1998. During this same period, the number of inpatients has decreased from 2,950 to 2,545. The Primary Care Team concept of one doctor, nurse and medical clerk for each patient enables VAMC Fayetteville to provide patients with improved medical care and services.
Patients now have the opportunity to form a long-term relationship with their providers.
Our Customer Service Satisfaction ratings have been among the highest in the nation and Fayetteville VAMC has distinguished itself as a VA Leader in the national performance measures. Approximately 16,705 veterans are currently enrolled in Primary Care. The Fayetteville VAMC provides acute medical, surgical and psychiatric care and both primary and secondary levels of outpatient care. The Fayetteville VAMC serves a veteran population of approximately 125,000 in Northwest Arkansas, Southwest Missouri, and Northeast Oklahoma. Plans are underway to open outpatient clinics in Ft.