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Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Will Cuts Hit the Most Vulnerable Veterans?-Fighting for Veterans Healthcare
Internal memo could signal the end of key programs
Regional directors were told they are free to shift nearly $1 billion in specific funds away from programs like health and safety initatives, female veterans, veterans struggling with homelessness, and sucicide prevention. Read more >>
The two Non-VA providers charged with administering Choice Program payments were found to have been overpaid. Is this the fleecing of veterans and taxpayers?Read more >>
If patient safety is a priority, you wouldn’t think these important facilities would be at risk. How’d they make it onto the cutting room floor? Read more >>
A panel of experts discussed the potential impact of VA privatization at an event on Capitol Hill in October. And there was unanimous support for a bill that could have a big impact on the VA. Read more >>
Samuel Jay Keyser’s private sector doctors told him he’d never walk again. Now, he’s back to playing jazz trombone. Read his incredible - but not unusual - story of recovery at the VA >>
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