The proposed guidelines would allow veterans more choice is seeking care outside the troubled VA system. Although, proponents of the switch say that it can help with wait times, critics say it will strain the private sector and increase costs for taxpayers.
from Kaiser Health News http://bit.ly/2VMGQjn
January 14, 2019
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Health News, Kaiser Health News
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