The VACCN is the Department of Veterans Affairs' structured network of community-based providers. It enables eligible Veterans to receive care outside of VA Medical Centers (VAMCs), while ensuring that services are still coordinated and reimbursed by the VA through a centralized system.
Unlike private insurance networks or Medicaid waiver programs, VACCN has unique requirements for credentialing, authorizations, and billing. It’s managed not solely by the VA, but through third-party administrators (TPAs), creating an ecosystem that blends federal oversight with outsourced infrastructure.
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