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I am out of the loop on a few things admittedly. What is are the Cliff Notes about Veteran's Choice that was signed into law? I am a vet, I carry my health insurance through my employer because after what I saw the VA do to my Father; all my nopes. I figured I would come here and open a discussion; maybe there are others in my position that do not understand fully what Veteran's Choice offers. Thanks. Again, VANITY.

The CEO of the nation's largest nonprofit health system may be tapped to lead the second largest federal department. Sources familiar with the matter say Anthony Tersigni, EdD, president and CEO of St. Louis-based Ascension, is being considered to fill the role of secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The role is vacant after Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, MD, withdrew his nomination April 26. Ascension's participation in the Veterans Choice Program makes Dr. Tersigni uniquely qualified to fill the role, according to sources familiar with the matter. To date, Ascension has cared for more than 10,000 veterans through...

The VA Veterans Choice Program is supposedly a benefit that allows eligible Veterans to receive health care from a community provider rather than waiting for a VA appointment or traveling to a VA facility. I am rated at 100 percent totally and permanently disabled due to combat service-connected disability. The nearest VA dental facility is over 40 miles from my residence. I must wait more than 30 days for an appointment. I am therefore eligible for the program but VA tells me that dental care is specifically excluded from this program. Can anybody tell me why it is excluded and...

(Great video of President Trump signing the long awaited veterans choice extension act. As noted in the Video, more to come next Thursday).