However, Mr. Chairman and the committee, if it is the consensus of the committee that we need a new policy I think we need to be very careful that we protect that local control.
So the nurse actually, the clinician actually performed the procedure, not the rep?
Spending taxpayer dollars wisely is essential but providing the healthcare that veterans have earned and deserve is critical.
Patient care and safety is our number one concern.
I really appreciate having this hearing on the purchase and use of surgical implants.
I think the concern of this committee is always what is the consequence of violating a policy of the VA?
You know, and my interest is not, you know, again, it is making sure we have got the best patient care possible for our veterans.
Because doctors, as you stated and Dr. Benishek as well, we want our physicians to have the tools that they are comfortable with because ult...
Okay, that is very disturbing. Can you tell us what vendor that was?
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Williamson, you probably do not know, but the committee knows, that I have over 20 years experience in a hospit...
Now if you had to prioritize your top three next steps for the Committee, what would that be?