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David Shulkin

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David Shulkin is an Independent politician who served as the 9th Secretary of Veterans Affairs under President Donald Trump from February 2017 to March 2018. He was the first non-veteran to hold this position and focused on improving healthcare services for veterans during his tenure. Shulkin has a background in healthcare management and has worked in various roles within the Veterans Affairs system prior to his appointment as Secretary. He has been an advocate for reforms aimed at enhancing the quality of care for veterans and addressing issues within the VA system.

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Feb 14, 2018

We think VA can help lead this for the whole country by making this interoperable.

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Feb 14, 2018

I believe that as a large provider, or Federal health care services, that these organizations should look for the chance to collaborate more and to integrate in ways that we really have not in the past.

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Feb 14, 2018

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

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Feb 14, 2018

I do believe that our unions are productive partners with us, and I do really appreciate the collaboration that we have because I believe that they care about getting the right services to Veterans.

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Feb 14, 2018

We have $1.8 billion in the President's budget for ending Veterans homelessness.

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Feb 14, 2018

If that is true, let me make it clear right now, that should not be followed.

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Feb 14, 2018

I believe that this was essential travel.

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Feb 14, 2018

I find it outrageous that somebody would spend a hundred percent of their time on something other than the job they were hired to do.

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Feb 14, 2018

We cannot continue to do it the same way.

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Feb 14, 2018

Since we have opened up the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection, 1,300 employees have been removed in the last eight months.

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Feb 14, 2018

Our people who work in our facilities are our most valuable asset, and we have to make sure we have the right people serving Veterans.

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Feb 5, 2018

The Honorable David Shulkin M.D., Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Feb 5, 2018

I believe that no veteran should have to ever leave their home because of one of these severe illnesses or injuries if they don't want to.

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Feb 5, 2018

As soon as you guys pass a law on this, giving us the authority to do it.

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Jan 16, 2018

We will not back down from that goal, and we will continue to drive to do everything we can to end veteran homelessness.

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Jan 16, 2018

When veterans get jobs, it keeps them in sustainable housing.

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Jan 16, 2018

It is an honor and a privilege to be able to serve our veterans.

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Jan 16, 2018

We have treated, and have come to us for help, 3,200 veterans with other-than-honorable discharge.

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Jan 16, 2018

Every single site, except for one, has made improvements in their prescribing rates in opioids.

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Jan 16, 2018

In order to do that, VA does need more mental health professionals.

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Jan 16, 2018

If we do not know a veteran has other insurance it is very hard for us to go and to collect it.

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Jan 16, 2018

This is a country-wide commitment.

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