There is not a consistent application of the MISSION Act across the country and even across the VISN that I live in.
I am in my continual mission of trying to utilize the MISSION Act in a way that it was intended.
There can be no delay in the contact between a provider and the veteran.
I do not want to do anything that undercuts the importance of the VA healthcare delivery system in-house.
Let me tell you about a hearing we had last week in this Committee. The topic was substance use disorder.
I still am looking for the way to make sure that those who have a better option have no impediments toward getting that ...
I have continued concerns about the capabilities and the support for community care.
I want--it is a goal of mine--to make sure there are no artificial, unnecessary impediments, or no bias against a vetera...
who loses? The veteran.
I could not hear either.
I am seeking community care, but I cannot get the referral from the Department of Veterans Affairs.