Jerry Moran: “I believe we must prioritize our Federal commitment to NIH.”

I'm concerned that the VA is only requesting $141 million for grants for construction of state home facilities, which represents a 14 percent decrease from FY '24.

Could you assure this Committee, assure me, that even if the VA acts to incorporate telehealth into access standards, a veteran who prefers an in-person appointment will not lose their opportunity to seek community care if the VA is unable…

We want the VA to provide the best absolute care possible and then let the veteran make a choice where it is best for him or her to seek that care.

If the VA wants to recapture care, VA's focus should be on providing timely, high-quality care to veterans.