David Shulkin: “I can't give a stronger assurance to our providers that they absolutely will be protected using these telehealth…”

I think that--my preference would be that we have--since VA uses a different model of primary care...

I came to Washington with the commitment to make our system work better for veterans. That's the commitment that I went to work every day. I continue to feel strongly about that. There was no reason why I would resign.

I believe that this was essential travel.

Delays, as you know, can prevent a veteran who may be ready to confront addiction from actually seeking treatment.