Latest "VA Community care" stories

Private sector medical care may not be faster or cheaper than VA

The analysis says more data is needed to monitor the value of the fast-growing outside care options for veterans.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

With major changes a week away, VA secretary confident his department is ready

New community care rules that will allow hundreds of thousands of veterans to receive care outside the VA medical system go into effect on June 6.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

VA secretary’s health care fight could affect the department for decades to come

Only eight months into the job, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie's moves now could define his department for generations to come.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Trump wants a huge increase in VA spending, but some vet groups are still unhappy. Here’s why.

If approved, the $216 billion proposed budget would be the largest in VA history.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

New VA plan: Vets facing 30-minute drives, 20-day waits for appointments could get private-sector care instead

The draft standards could massively expand the number of outside medical appointments that taxpayers have to fund.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

With deadline looming, lawmakers worry about new VA community care rules

Department officials say they are on track to put new veterans medical rules in place by June, but advocates worry they haven't seen details so far.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

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