Isakson Holds VA Hearing
An official with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says the department is taking aggressive action after deaths at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. The official made those comments today during a packed field hearing held by U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson at Georgia State University.
The VA official says the action includes holding employees accountable. The Veterans Affairs department said at least two employees were allowed to retire following the deaths at the Atlanta VA Medical Center.
Despite the action, a veteran at the hearing told Senator Isakson, more needs to be done. Also, a veteran with the Wounded Warrior Project told Isakson mental health care at the Atlanta VA Medical Center is improving but has a long way to go.
Another issue discussed at the hearing has been wait times for veterans at the Center. One Veteran says the center and its contractors need to improve wait times and provide better therapy.
Michelle Wirth has more on this story. She live tweeted the hearing.
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