Sen. Moran: MISSION Act implementation signals new day for veterans' healthcare

Statement

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) -- member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs -- today recognized the one-year anniversary and the implementation of The John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks, or the VA MISSION Act.

The VA MISSION Act -- which begins implementation nationwide today -- improves, expands and modernizes the Veterans' Community Care Program, and includes several provisions introduced by Sen. Moran and the late Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.).

"The imminent implementation of the VA MISSION Act signals a new day for veterans' healthcare," said Sen. Moran. "Over the past several years, I've worked in a bipartisan manner to create a 21st century VA healthcare system that meets the needs of veterans, reduces bureaucracy, improves care coordination, supports rural hospitals, allows our veterans to receive care from local walk-in clinics, increases the availability of telemedicine and beyond."

"Americans of all ages, from all backgrounds and walks of life, have bravely stepped up to defend our nation, and I remain committed to fostering a transformative VA that provides them ample access to timely, quality healthcare when they return to civilian life," continued Sen. Moran. "The VA MISSION Act is a significant leap forward in accomplishing this goal and I will continue working with VA leadership to make certain that MISSION Act implementation continues as intended by Congress and that the VA puts veterans' best interest at the center of its decision-making."

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