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Dept. of Veterans Affairs, union spar over staffing

VA officials said hiring and retention levels are at record highs, but workers groups say even more staff is needed to keep up.

By Leo Shane III and Molly Weisner

5 days ago

Veterans Affairs drops mask requirement for all agency medical offices

Masks will still be mandated for some high-risk areas or facilities with rising virus numbers.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

Dept. of Veterans Affairs ahead of health care staffing goals, for now

Veterans Health Administration leaders have increased staffing levels by about 2% so far this fiscal year.

By Leo Shane III

5 weeks ago

VA plans ‘onboarding surge’ in November to clear backlog of new hires

The event will bring together hiring managers and senior medical center staff to find ways to improve the process.

By Leo Shane III

5 months ago

After a 5-year wait, VA gets a new top medical leader

The VA’s top health care post had been unfilled since early 2017.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

Nominee for top VA benefits job withdraws, restarting search

The nomination of Ray Jefferson to serve as undersecretary for benefits had been stalled since the spring.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

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