US EditionVeterans Affairs plans to eliminate tens of thousands of health care jobs, Washington Post reports
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs aims to reduce its health care workforce by 10% this year by cutting mostly unfilled positions, including doctors, nurses, and support staff.
- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plans to eliminate as many as 35,000 health-care positions this month, mostly unfilled jobs including doctors, nurses, and support staff.
- The agency hopes that the cuts will reduce the health care workforce to as few as 372,000 employees, a 10% reduction from last year.
- A Veterans Affairs Department spokesperson confirmed the job cuts for unfilled positions and stated it would have no effect on operations or care delivery to veterans.
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The Washington PostVA plans to abruptly eliminate tens of thousands of health care jobs
Agency leaders have instructed managers across the Veterans Health Administration, the agency’s health care arm, to identify thousands of openings that can be canceled.
Leaked Trump Admin memo hints at drastic cuts at VA as needs go unfulfilled: report
Americans seeking healthcare services will face additional challenges as a leaked Veterans Administration memo reveals significant staffing reductions at facilities serving former military members.Under the leadership of former far-right GOP lawmaker Doug Collins, the VA is planning to eliminate up to 35,000 positions, many of which are currently vacant. The agency has already faced persistent criticism for inadequate staffing levels, which have…
US Veterans Affairs agency plans health care job cuts, WaPo reports
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plans to eliminate as many as 35,000 health care positions this month, the Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing an internal memo, Veterans Affairs staffers and congressional aides.
Veterans Affairs to Cut 35,000 Health Care Positions
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut up to 35,000 health care positions, focusing on unfilled roles like doctors and nurses. This represents a 10% workforce reduction from last year. The move is expected to have no impact on the care provided to Veterans.
U.S. Veterans Affairs agency plans as many as 35,000 health-care job cuts this month, Washington Post reports
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to eliminate as many as 35,000 health-care positions this month, the Washington Post reported, citing an internal memo.
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