Focusing for the moment on delivery of services to women veterans, there is a request for $515.4 million for gender-specific health care for women and nearly $5.3 million in total care for women, which recognizes the need to consider the growing female veteran population in our country and provide care that is both welcoming, efficient, and proficient to meet their needs.
On the recordFebruary 22, 2016
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Discussing funding needs for women's health care in the VA.
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