We cannot assume that private care will work in rural communities where there are no providers in the first place.
I worry that the budget proposed by this administration starts us down a path of unfettered choice that will hollow out the VA.
I think it is important to say that our thoughts are with the colleagues who were with the victims this morning.
I do not want to micromanage the VA.
All I want is predictability because I think it is important.
That is a fact.
If we are starving VA's hospitals for funding used to hire staff and actually provide care for veterans while also denying them money to add...
the Choice Program was intended to supplement care, provided, directed by the VA, not replace it, not now and not into the future.
But, for that to happen this late in the game is a bit frustrating to me.
You can outsource care, but you cannot outsource responsibility.
We wish to thank bill sponsor Senator Jon Tester and his staff, who have provided valuable guidance to our organization.