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‘One chance to get it right’: VA secretary pledges VHA improvements

A planned overhaul of the Veterans Health Administration will improve veterans care, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins said Monday.

By Patricia Kime

7 days ago

VA to launch largest reorganization of health care system in 30 years

The Department of Veterans Affairs will slash the number of networks that support VA medical centers and realign policy offices to promote consistency.

By Patricia Kime

5 weeks ago

VA could save millions by tracking medical gear better, study finds

Nearly 10% of reusable medical equipment in VA hospitals is either missing or unneeded, a department watchdog report says.

By Leo Shane III

5 months ago

Nurses rally in DC, call for immediate hiring of VA medical staff

After record hiring in 2023, official say the VHA's workforce is at its highest point in history.

By Molly Weisner and Leo Shane III

20 months ago

VA reaches annual medical staff hiring goal one month early

Department leaders brought in more than 54,000 new employees in 11 months, pushing worker levels to their highest mark ever.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

VHA still experiencing ‘severe’ staffing shortages in critical fields: watchdog

"Severe" staffing shortages persist in areas such as psychiatry, nursing, and medical officers, despite the VA making progress in filling vacancies.

By James R. Webb

4 years ago