Statement Of The Honorable Dr. David J. Shulkin Secretary Of Veterans Affairs Before The House Committee On Veterans’ Affairs

On March 7, 2017, the Honorable Dr. David J. Shulkin, Secretary Of Veterans Affairs made this statement to the House Committee On Veterans’ Affairs regarding Veteran's Affairs Community Care, including the Veterans Choice Program, which makes it easier for Veterans to access the care they need and deserve.

Dr. Shulkin noted that the limited timeline to both fully implement the Veterans Choice Program and change internal operating procedures for the program was inadequate and created issues with program implementation. Dr. Shulkin also asked Congressional action to extend the program past its current August 7, 2017 end date, and to . . .