Veterans Administration Healthcare- Sound off related to the latest developments.

Discussion in 'Political Discussions' started by NorCal, May 22, 2014.

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  1. NorCal

    NorCal Active Member

    I have been following the latest scandal related to VA Healthcare and the reactions that have followed. Today the House voted on the VA Management Authority with over the 2/3's majority needed to move it forward. Now all the political finger pointing has escalated (as expected) and people are calling for Shinseki to step down.

    I am a veteran, a VA patient, and a healthcare manager (non VA) so I have my own opinions on the situation, but I'm curious to hear other peoples take on the situation.

    My personal opinion related to Shinseki, is that he should not have to step down. He inherited the VA with all their preexisting problems, and one man (even one at the top) can not be held personally responsible for the system wide failure of such a large healthcare system (especially one that is government owned & operated). Shinseki seems more like a fall guy, which doesn't seem entirely fair IMHO.
     
  2. mattbrent

    mattbrent Well-Known Member

    Can I ask a rather ignorant question? I say that because I really don't know the answer. Why do veterans have to go to special hospitals and facilities? Why can't they just go to the same ones everyone else goes to? Is it because of an insurance plan or something?

    -Matt
     
  3. Delta

    Delta Active Member

    Because a lot of us are messed up! Take Dr. R.D. for example.:haha:

    and me. :alcoholic:

    In all seriousness, VA Hospitals have come a long way and I personally think some of them are pretty top notch compared to 20 + years ago. Of course the media never shows all the good that is done in them just the bad apples!
     
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  4. Delta

    Delta Active Member

    The Origin of the VA Motto
    Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address

    http://www.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/vamotto.pdf

    "President Lincoln’s words have stood the test of time, and stand today as a
    solemn reminder of VA’s commitment to care for those injured in our nation’s
    defense and the families of those killed in its service. "
     
  5. Rich Douglas

    Rich Douglas Well-Known Member

    Because (a) we put them in harm's way and (b) they often have unique problems, many of which do not manifest until long after they've served.
     
  6. Rich Douglas

    Rich Douglas Well-Known Member

    It's not just that I don't appreciate this--I don't at all. But I've never been treated by the VA and have no service-connected issues.
     
  7. Delta

    Delta Active Member

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  8. jhp

    jhp Member

    Abolish the VA.

    Provide voucher to military, usable in any and all medical facility in US territories. All medical facilities in US territories must accept such voucher, and get paid at average rate (not medigarbage levels).

    Or, voucher is to health insurance companies, and they must accept it. No special or separate plans are allowed. The plans must be from the civy available plans. This way the hospitals do not "adjust" the service, nor can the insurance co cut corners.

    I worked for the VA for a few months. I could not stand the lifelong scum that "worked" there. My brother (MD), the dummy keeps going back. Career bureaucrats treat us like dirt, and treat the sick worse.
     
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  9. Delta

    Delta Active Member

    While we are at it, lets abolish the IRS as well!
     
  10. NorCal

    NorCal Active Member

    That is a bold and a rather interesting idea. . . did I mention it's bold, lol.
     

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