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Friday, September 14, 2018

Veterans are falling through the cracks of our broken healthcare system

VHPI Joan Zweben<veteranspolicy@gmail.com>

9/11/2018 8:22 PM

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Dear Johnson,

I’ve seen first-hand how problems with our nation’s private healthcare system keep people suffering from mental illness and substance abuse from getting the care they need. But rather than fix those problems, the mistakes of the private sector are about to be repeated with a vulnerable group of Americans: veterans of the Armed Forces.

That’s why I’m part of the Veterans Healthcare Policy Institute. Our think tank documents what actually works in veterans care and then turns that real-world experience into recommendations for better healthcare policy. But we can only do it with your help – will you make a contribution to our non-profit today?

As I wrote in my blog on VeteransPolicy.org and have seen while working in Oakland, California, the care that works must look beyond medical problems and address veterans as a whole person.

And right now, our healthcare system isn’t equipped or prepared to deliver that kind of care to veterans. And the consequences are dire. With the rates of veteran suicide and opioid addiction, veterans can’t afford to wait for care that works. Will you support our work with a donation?

With your help, The Veterans Healthcare Policy Institute can make sure the facts – not a political agenda – is what drives veterans’ health policy.

Sincerely,

Joan Zweben
VHPI Steering Committee

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