Our goal is to actually have the Veteran-Directed Care rolled out to all facilities by the end of FY '24.
So for a number of reasons, in Montana, not having anything to do with CMS, we have, I think, lost 11 rest homes.
Let us honor our veterans' service and sacrifice by making sure they get the best care we can give them.
I want you to speak as to the impacts on your members as they wait for the Elizabeth Dole Act to become law because Washington, DC is playin...
That is an issue that Senator King talked about and Senator Cramer, too.
Thank you and Senator Murkowski for introducing the CHARGE Act, which would reinstate the waiver for bed-hold occupancy requirements.
Access to quality long-term care is an important part of honoring our commitment to our veterans.
The veteran and the veteran's family should have ultimate control over their health care decisions for the VA.
Chairman Tester led a bipartisan letter to CMS on this very issue, discouraging CMS from taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
Increasing staffing requirements at a time when we cannot find the people to fill open positions is a dangerous policy.