On the recordMarch 21, 2017
How can we make sure that the VA collects data on race and ethnicity so that we will have the data from which to make assessments?
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congress.govHow can we make sure that the VA collects data on race and ethnicity so that we will have the data from which to make assessments?
Bishop emphasizes the need for the VA to collect racial and ethnic data for better assessments.
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