“Auditors for the Department of Veterans Affairs said the data VA is using to measure its capacity to provide specialty health care might not be accurate. The MISSION Act requires VA use data to measure its capacity and assess the demand for health care in 96 geographic markets. The Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission will then recommend ways to modernize or realign VA resources to fill health care gaps. The VA inspector general said the department overstated workloads for 12 specialty areas by 10%. The IG said VA risks not placing staff and resources in the places where veterans need them the most…” Listen to the newscast here.
Source: IG: VA may have to use data better to ensure resources go where they’re needed – By Eric White, December 21, 2021. Federal News Network.
