We have about 360,000 employees in the VA health care system. It's the largest health care system in the country. And the negative attention that's been put on VA has hurt the morale of our workforce. And so what we're… — David Shulkin Copy Share Image
If there is evidence that an employee has broken the law, caused harm to veterans, or have violated the public trust, they should be… — David Shulkin Copy Share Image
We are a system where I can tell you that nobody is doing more for behavioral health care in this country than the VA. — David Shulkin Copy Share Image
It was clear that VA was in need of reform, and when the president asked for help, I could not say no. First, I… — David Shulkin Copy Share Image
There will be far greater accountability, dramatically improved access, responsiveness, and expanded care options, but the Department of Veterans Affairs will not be privatized… — David Shulkin Copy Share Image
Accountability is a two way street. We can't just make it easier for us to fire people; we must make it easier for us… — David Shulkin Copy Share Image
I don't believe that the problems in the VA are necessarily about money. When I look back over the problems of the VA over… — David Shulkin Copy Share Image
The first responsibility that we have to our veterans is to make sure those that need urgent care are getting care on time. — David Shulkin Copy Share Image
I do think that VA, as the largest employer of nurses and the largest health system in the country, often does become a place… — David Shulkin Copy Share Image
Part of what any good health-care professional does, including an advanced-practice nurse, is know when it is time to seek help from more experienced… — David Shulkin Copy Share Image
VA is a unique national resource that is worth saving, and I am committed to doing just that. — David Shulkin Copy Share Image
We have about 360,000 employees in the VA health care system. It's the largest health care system in the country. And the negative attention… — David Shulkin Copy Share Image
A veteran deserves the very best health care anywhere. That means sometimes, they should go out into the private sector if something's being done… — David Shulkin Copy Share Image
What we know about American medicine is that our supply of health-care professionals is not equally distributed. In rural areas, we have severe shortages. — David Shulkin Copy Share Image
My career goal is to work as a liaison between organized medicine, government, and third-party payers. — David Shulkin Copy Share Image
I've always approached my job first as a physician. I'm here to help and take care of patients. I'm an administrator second. — David Shulkin Copy Share Image
