David Shulkin: “It is my hope we can work together to ensure talented medical professional remain in the VA to deliver quality care to…”

Slowing down and pausing to see what the consequences are, even if they are unintended consequences, is important to do.

The VISN model was put in place close to 20 years ago, a very innovative model that has served VA well.

VA OIG reports 'must be accurate,' 'must be fair,' and 'must be objective.' This report is none of those things.

I think the way the findings were used -- were used in a political way. Not by the inspector general, but by the political appointees within V.A.