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David Shulkin: We believe that, as the VA, we need to take that responsibility, that when a veteran goes out to the private sector, we…

On the recordSeptember 13, 2016
We believe that, as the VA, we need to take that responsibility, that when a veteran goes out to the private sector, we still have to own the responsibility for that health care.
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David Shulkin
Independent · District of Columbia

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Shulkin emphasizes the VA's responsibility in veterans' healthcare even when using private services.

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