The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting public feedback on a new proposal to expand private sector care for veterans. The comment period is open until March 25, Stars and Stripes reports.
Democrats and some veterans groups are concerned the plan could start to undermine VA resources, according to the article.
The changes were proposed last month, as On Base reported. VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said the approach would “revolutionize VA health care as we know it.”
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