Trump Touts Quick Medical Care For Veterans With Expansion Of Choice Program, But It’s Not A Cure-All
The bill President Donald Trump signed into law Wednesday is not going to hold up to his promises, won't be funded and will further frustrate many veterans, according to a report from The Associated Press.
The Associated Press Fact Check:
Trump's Overhaul Of Vets Care Is No Quick Fix
President Donald Trump is setting up veterans for likely disappointment as he tells them they have freedom to get quick medical care from private doctors when they're unhappy with government-run health care. He is casting a bill that he signed into law Wednesday as an immediate cure-all to long wait times for medical treatment. But he glosses over the fact that the private-sector program often takes longer to provide care than Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers. Trump also neglects to mention that the White House is opposing a plan to fund the newly expanded Choice program, which could see escalating costs as more veterans seek the flexibility of picking their own doctors. (6/7)
