David Shulkin: “the opioid dependence crisis is really a national crisis.”

I received a phone call saying that the President wanted to make a change, and that's certainly his prerogative to do that, and that's what happened.

We think that VA offers tremendous training opportunities, and, frankly, it is in our interest to train these students.

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

It is my hope we can work together to ensure talented medical professional remain in the VA to deliver quality care to our veterans.