President Trump nominates Wilkie as veterans affairs secretary
In a surprise announcement that caught the candidate off-guard, President Donald Trump said Friday he’ll nominate acting Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie to permanently lead the beleaguered department. Trump spilled the news about Wilkie at a White House...
Army Surgeon General’s Contingency Programs Provide Rapid Medical Readiness
Today’s Army faces complex, worldwide threats that set the conditions for varied missions in numerous environments – all under continuing budget reform. Being able to medically support Soldiers anywhere in the world at any given time demands a commitment to...
Brian Mast Named to House Veterans Affairs Committee
Freshman U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., whose name has garnered buzz as a contender to lead the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, has been named to the U.S. House Veterans Affairs Committee. Mast made the announcement of his new assignment on Wednesday. At the start...
Legislation: Clinicians Must Be Involved in Formulary Design, Purchasing
Legislation to prevent VA from outsourcing creation of its drug formulary and to require more input from medical professions is being considered in Congress. The bipartisan bill was introduced by House Committee on Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and...