Thursday 8 September 2016

House panel receptive to VA reform proposals

House Veterans Affairs Committee members voiced support Tuesday for recommendations by a congressional panel to reform VA health services, to include improvements to the current setup of government hospitals and private doctors that provide care to veterans.

But committee members differed on the scope of the new collaborative system, with some Democrats arguing that the Commission on Care’s proposal, to give all eligible veterans access to private networks as well as Veterans Affairs facilities, would divert funds from VA hospitals and clinics.

In July, the Commission on Care released a report with 18 recommendations to improve veterans medical services and the Veterans Health Administration. For the full article click here 



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