Dept. of Veterans Affairs, union spar over staffingVA officials said hiring and retention levels are at record highs, but workers groups say even more staff is needed to keep up.By Leo Shane III and Molly Weisner3 months ago
Veterans Affairs drops mask requirement for all agency medical officesMasks will still be mandated for some high-risk areas or facilities with rising virus numbers.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Dept. of Veterans Affairs ahead of health care staffing goals, for nowVeterans Health Administration leaders have increased staffing levels by about 2% so far this fiscal year.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Health chief concerned by reports of improper surgeries at Kansas VAProPublica detailed cases of doctors overusing expensive medical devices to help boost corporate profits.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Enrollments in VA medical care spiked after PACT Act passage last yearDepartment leaders say the are confident the increases won't lead to longer wait times for appointments.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
VA outlines rules for staff to opt out of abortion-related workThe policy allows employees to opt-out of providing any abortion services, bit the department still insists the offerings are critical to veterans' health.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
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