With a new Congress underway, and a new President and potentially a new VA Secretary about to take office, I wanted to update you on DAV’s continuing its campaign to “set the record straight” on veterans health care.
Yesterday we released a new video entitled “Putting Choice In Context”, which looks at the role of “choice” in VA health care, which you can
VIEW HERE
This video has been posted on the DAV Twitter and Facebook accounts and is available on the DAV website
HERE . There you can also find other educational and advocacy materials on veterans health care reform that we have developed to ensure that our voices are heard as Congress and the new Administration begin to make critical decisions about the future of VA health care.
As the video explains, we know that some veterans have difficulty accessing VA care, so providing other “choices” has to be part of the solution. But any “choice” program must fit into the big picture of ensuring the best health care outcomes for injured and ill veterans, particularly those who choose and rely on VA. That’s why DAV and other VSOs proposed creating local networks that integrate VA and appropriate community partners, with VA remaining the coordinator and primary provider of care. This new model of care health care delivery has already been endorsed by VA, some leaders in Congress and the independent Commission on Care.
In the coming days, weeks and months ahead, we will continue our advocacy campaign to strengthen, reform and sustain the VA health care system. Since you are on the frontline we want to be sure you are aware of our public positions and activities in the event you are asked about them. As always, our National Service, Legislative and Communications staffs stand ready to assist you with any media or other inquiries about the video or related questions..
Jim Marszalek | National Service Director
DAV National Service & Legislative Headquarters |807 Maine Ave., SW |Washington, DC 20024
Direct Dial (202) 314-5223 | Cell (202) 603-3127