Throughout this process, I worked to ensure this bill properly recognizes that AK’s VA system has & continues to be unique. Building upon the lessons learned from the failed implementation of the VA Choice Act, we fought hard to protect the progress made in AK in recent years.
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This included efforts to pull scheduling back to Alaskans within the VA, allow for the continuation of very successful tribal sharing agreements; and ensuring community providers in Alaska are fairly compensated at rates reflecting the high cost of healthcare in our state.
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While many of these solutions we done administratively, it was imperative to solidify them into law.
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As a nation, we owe our veterans and their families a great deal of gratitude and debt. This bill is a small step in the right direction to ensure our VA is responsive to their needs, accountable for their actions and prepared to fulfill this nation’s promises.
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And while there is never a perfect solution, this legislation is built around an overwhelming belief that our veterans should be receiving the best care available to them.
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Sycophant Sullivan- if you gave a damn about health care, for veterans or others, you would not have undermined it with your nasty tax scam bill. Funny how you used to be stand up for the rule of law in this country boy. SAD!
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How about this : take this line of thought and apply it to citizens. What a concept!
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