Under the plan, lawmakers will authorize billions in emergency spending to allow the VA to lease more than 25 new clinics, hire more physicians and nurses and allow veterans to go outside of VA facilities for care when they are unable to get prompt appointments, according to the report.
The House and the Senate both passed legislation in June concerning VA healthcare, and the resolution was reached after more than six weeks of negotiations.
Rep. Jeff Miller (R-Fla.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced the joint resolution. The two lawmakers said the plan will make the VA more accountable.
More articles on the VA:
VA Needs $17.6B to Resolve Treatment Delay Issues
Legislation Would Require Firing of VA Employees Who Retaliate Against Whistle-Blowers
10 Things to Know About VA Secretary Nominee Robert McDonald
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
