VA nominee: 'Change can be achieved'

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http://www.navytimes.com/article/20140722/NEWS05/307220069/VA-nominee-Change-can-achieved-

VA nominee: 'Change can be achieved'
Jul. 22, 2014 - 06:24PM |
By Leo Shane III
Staff writer


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McDonald said he understands the “seriousness of the moment” facing VA, and pledged to use his business experience to transform the department into one focused on the core mission of helping veterans.

“The department’s problems with access, transparency, accountability and integrity have been well documented,” he said. “There is a lot of work to do to transform the department and it will not be easy, but it is essential and can be achieved.”

If confirmed, McDonald promised dramatic reform moves within his first 90 days on the job. He mentioned quarterly video conferences with regional officials, a new physicians review board to evaluate health care delivery, expanded digital records and processing, and an open invitation to whistleblowers to help shape changes in operations.

“My charge will be to provide veterans the care they have earned in the most effective way possible,” he said.
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McDonald is likely to be confirmed by the full Senate next week. Senators at the confirmation hearing expressed strong support for his candidacy, and Sanders has said he expects to get a full chamber vote before the summer legislative break begins Aug. 2.