Transcript: QUALITY OF CARE IN VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM:KENNETH W. KIZER, M.D., M.P.H.

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September 22, 1998
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STATEMENT OF THE HONORABLE KENNETH W. KIZER, M.D., M.P.H. UNDER SECRETARY FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ON THE FUTURE OF THE VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS U.S. SENATE

SEPTEMBER 22, 1998

Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee, I appreciate this opportunity to discuss with you the transformation of the veterans health care system that has occurred over the last four years, and I am pleased to review some of the significant improvements in the quality of VA care that have been accomplished. (I would note for the record, that I have provided substantial additional materials about the system's transformation to the ...

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