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June 23, 2014, WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is celebrating 70 years of investment in the education and economic prosperity of America’s Servicemembers and Veterans. The Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, better known as the “GI Bill” was enacted on June 22, 1944. The law provided a wide range of benefits for Veterans … [Read more...]
VA Begins Monthly Inspections to Restore Scheduling Integrity
WASHINGTON, June 19, 2014 - Acting Veterans Affairs Secretary Sloan D. Gibson today directed all of the department’s medical center and health care system directors to conduct monthly in-person reviews of scheduling practices in every clinic within their jurisdiction. Site inspections will include observing daily scheduling processes and interacting with scheduling … [Read more...]
Veterans Administration Releases Data on Quality and Access to Health Care
June 10, 2014, WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released the results from its nationwide access audit, along with facility-level patient access data, medical center quality and efficiency data, and mental health provider survey data for all veteran health facilities, June 9. Full details made public at http://www.VA.gov follow Acting Veterans Affairs … [Read more...]
Hagel Orders Comprehensive Military Health System Review
WASHINGTON, May 29, 2014 - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered a comprehensive review of the Military Health System. Dr. Jonathan Woodson, the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, will lead the review, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said in a statement. The review, Kirby said, will focus on access to care and an assessment of the safety … [Read more...]
Statement by the President on Veterans Health Care
May 22, 2014, THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I just met with Secretary Shinseki and Rob Nabors, who I've temporarily assigned to work with Secretary Shinseki and the VA. We focused on two issues: the allegations of misconduct at Veterans Affairs facilities, and our broader mission of caring for our veterans and their families. As Commander-in-Chief, I have the … [Read more...]