I’m getting those specialists in one hospital. My medical records are right there so I can see three specialists in one day and then pick up prescriptions at the pharmacy.
And the cost for civilian specialists, not counting the time and travel, is much higher than my VA.
Is it possible you find it hard to believe because you haven’t lived it for 3 decades like I have?
It could be, but probably not. I am glad that it has worked well for you. VA care apparently did not work out so well for many others, especially those who died on secret waiting lists waiting for care that never came. I do know that the huge hospital facilities they have in places like my area cannot be in any way cost effective especially considering the amount of people they service. It also cannot be convenient for people who use it but do not live in the immediate area. In my area it would likely be much cheaper and better to have veterans use civilian facilities. The same town with the huge VA medical center also has a very extensive and modern civilian hospital. The only time I have used the VA was when they made an appointment for me after my retirement physical. I wasn’t impressed and don’t plan to use them in the future.