Following the March murder of a VA case worker at a Georgia community clinic, Congress is probing what can be done to protect VA staff. Three ideas that can help.
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Posted inHealth Care
Another Threat to VA Health Care
Legislation would supercharge reckless privatization, leading to poorer health for veterans and a staggering bill for taxpayers.
Posted inHealth Care
A Veterans Health Commission Dies an Early Death
The panel was supposed to weigh in on the fate of VA hospitals, but threats to close facilities led senators to kill it.
Posted inHealth Care, July/August 2018, Magazine
Unhealthy Skepticism
How the media gets the story wrong on the Veterans Administration.
Posted inFeatured, Health Care
Trump Is Sabotaging a Veterans’ Health Care Law He Just Signed
After gleefully signing the VA Mission Act into law last week, Trump is now refusing to fund it.
Posted inFeatured, Health Care
Congress Is Poised to Push Veterans’ Health Care Closer to Privatization
The VA Mission Act sends more veterans into private health care without giving the VA the resources it so badly needs.
Posted inFeatured, Health Care
Trump’s Threat to Veterans’ Health Care
It would be a mistake to privatize America’s best-performing health care system.
Posted inFeatured, Health Care
Trump’s Pick for VA Secretary Could Continue Obama’s Progress
Dr. David Shulkin is poised to help further improve healthcare for veterans.
Posted inHealth Care, Political Animal
More Fake News about VA Hospitals
This time, the hapless New York Times is the culprit.
Posted inHealth Care, Politics
In Defense of Art in VA Hospitals
Conservatives are mad about spending government money on art, but it provides real medical benefits.
