VA Reforms Removed from Massive Spending Bill

VA Reforms Removed from Massive Spending Bill

A deal collapsed Wednesday to include multiple Department of Veterans Affairs reforms in a spending bill that Congress formulated to prevent a government shutdown. Earlier this week, the bill was set to contain a measure to overhaul the VA Choice program, which...
MellingMedical Awarded Federal Supply Contract for Pharmaceuticals

MellingMedical Awarded Federal Supply Contract for Pharmaceuticals

MellingMedical, a licensed pharmaceutical wholesale distributor and verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), was recently awarded a Federal Supply Schedule 65IB Drugs, Pharmaceuticals and Hematology Related Products (Contract Number...
GSA Unveils Plan for Commercial Online Shopping Portal

GSA Unveils Plan for Commercial Online Shopping Portal

Following instructions from Congress to create a new online shopping system leveraging existing commercial practices, the General Services Administration (“GSA”), in coordination with the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”), has released an implementation plan...
Indianapolis VA director: We remain laser-focused

Indianapolis VA director: We remain laser-focused

It’s a rare week that Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin’s name isn’t in the national news. But the head of the Indianapolis VA facility said he and his staff aren’t letting news reports get in the way of the care they provide to Indiana’s...
Naval Hospital Jacksonville changes command

Naval Hospital Jacksonville changes command

Capt. David Collins turned over leadership of Naval Hospital Jacksonville (comprised of a hospital and five branch health clinics) to Capt. Matthew Case during a change of command ceremony at the hospital on March 16. Over 500 staff, family, friends, and guests...