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
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
