Mark Begich actually said...

This bill will just codify that, make sure that is the law, that you cannot pay a per diem to a facility that is not meeting safety standards.

Senator Begich discusses legislation to ensure safety standards for facilities serving homeless veterans.

10/29/2013

More Mark Begich Quotes

We must never forget that many veterans forgo care entirely because of access difficulties to VA facilities.

Great. Thank you.

67 percent of the care is nurses, physician assistants, which are shorter periods of time, 18 months to 36.

More security in that arena, I think, would help ensure a more stable workforce.