Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Changes Proposed For Veterans' Health Care
USA Today: Veterans Propose Major Changes In VA Health Care
A national veterans task force is advocating radical changes in the medical system for America's former military personnel, including a choice to receive subsidized private care and conversion of the Veterans Health Administration into a non-profit corporation rather than a government agency. The reform measures, if enacted into law, would affect America's roughly 22 million veterans dramatically, especially the 8.5 million enrolled for care through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Repercussions would be even more profound for future veterans. (Wagner, 2/26)
Arizona Republic: Radical Changes In VA Health Care Proposed
A national veterans task force is advocating radical changes in the medical system for America's former military personnel, including a choice to receive subsidized private care and conversion of the Veterans Health Administration into a non-profit corporation rather than a government agency. (Wagner, 2/26)
CNN: Vets Not Impressed With VA Reforms
A group of lawmakers and policy activists called for an overhaul of the way the Department of Veterans Affairs delivers healthcare Thursday, arguing the VA should let veterans decide whether to get health care from the private sector. (Devine, 2/26)
The Associated Press: VA Chief Backs Outside Medical Care As New Program Falters
Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald said Thursday he was committed to a law making it easier for veterans to get private health care, but he offered few answers for lawmakers irritated at the slow effort to put it in place. (2/26)
