David Shulkin: “We need these provider agreements. Right now, we have providers around the country who are refusing to do business with…”

We just have to do more.

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

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.

I wasn't willing to do that. I don't think that's the right thing for veterans and I stood up against them.