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Susan Collins: the Department of Veterans Affairs has dramatically decreased unnecessary hospitalization through a wide-ranging effort…

On the recordApril 21, 2010
the Department of Veterans Affairs has dramatically decreased unnecessary hospitalization through a wide-ranging effort to help veterans manage chronic conditions at home.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Collins highlights the success of the VA in reducing hospitalizations for veterans.

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