what's with the pact team?
It is the VAs approach to health care with you at the center. The team approach leads to better quality care, more satisfied patients, and fewer hospital visits.
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how did the team come together?
Have you signed up for VA health care and chosen your main VA location?
no, I am just doing research
what if I had just signed up for all that you asked, what would happen next?
You would be assigned to a health care team called a Patient Aligned Care Team or PACT. Your team would be made up of you, those who support you , and your health care providers.
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could I change my main doctor if I didn't like the one I got assigned to?
You will need to talk to your health care team leader or to the patient advocate at your VA medical center to take care of that
is there a backup plan for  when someone from the pact team is missing?
Your health care team will have a plan in place if your primary care provider is away or leaves VA. Your team will make sure you always have access to a qualified primary care provider and that you keep getting the ongoing care you need to continue with your health care plan.
