"I have heard that the VA has made a greater effort to engage these groups in the ensuing months and that is something I hope to hear more about today."
"In my opinion, in my medical opinion, there is a team concept and there has to be one quarterback."
"Lessening in my opinion the quality of care because of a perceived access issue really is not what our veterans deserve."
"We have got to do better for our veterans in a lot of different areas."
"What harms veterans is when we cannot give them the healthcare that they deserve."
"We do not want to be doctors. That is where I think a lot of physicians really get confused."
"We are a cheap form of healthcare."
"In Congress, we provide oversight, especially for Federal healthcare which is the VA."
"People do not typically get sued because they have got a bad outcome. They get sued because they have a poor relationship with an unhappy patient."
"I do not think that is accurate. I do not think it is fair."
"To be clear, I do not consider an optometrist a physician."
"Often the rationale for expanding scope of practice is so individuals get care in rural areas."