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Senate Hearing on the Veterans Choice Program and Community Care

Original title: EXAMINING THE VETERANS CHOICE PROGRAM AND THE FUTURE OF CARE IN THE COMMUNITY

January 1, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing addresses the future of the , which determines how and where veterans access medical care outside of the VA system, impacting the delivery of healthcare services for millions of veterans.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Veterans

The policies discussed regarding the Veterans Choice Program determine the accessibility and location of healthcare services for veterans.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The agency is responsible for implementing the Veterans Choice Program and managing community care networks.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript of a June 7, 2017, Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs hearing. The committee met to examine the and the future of healthcare services provided to veterans outside of VA facilities.

Key Facts

  • The Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs held a hearing on June 7, 2017, to discuss the Veterans Choice Program.
  • The hearing focused on the future of 'care in the community,' which refers to medical services provided to veterans by non-VA providers.
  • Witnesses included the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and representatives from major veterans' service organizations.
  • The document includes post-hearing responses to questions submitted by various Senators to the VA Secretary and veterans' organizations.
  • The hearing took place in room 418 of the Russell Senate Office Building.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to examine the and discuss how the Department of Veterans Affairs manages healthcare services provided to veterans in their local communities.
Who testified at the hearing?
Testimony was provided by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, David J. Shulkin, and representatives from The American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Why It Matters

The hearing addresses the future of the , which determines how and where veterans access medical care outside of the VA system, impacting the delivery of healthcare services for millions of veterans.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Transition to Community Care

The hearing highlights a significant policy focus on integrating private-sector healthcare into the VA's traditional service model.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Connected Entities

organizationThe American Legion“Organization providing testimony”Map →
personDavid J. Shulkin“Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs”Map →
personJohnny Isakson“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs”Map →
organizationVeterans of Foreign Wars of the United States“Organization providing testimony”Map →
organizationU.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs“The committee conducting the hearing”Map →
organizationDisabled American Veterans“Organization providing testimony”Map →
organizationParalyzed Veterans of America“Organization providing testimony”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance80
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy40
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment10
    Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
  • Buzz20
    Current news / social attention level

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