US EditionVA Slams Democrat Governor for Falsely Claiming Vets Could Be Denied Care
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Secretary Mario Treto, Jr. expressed concern over potential discrimination against veterans by medical professionals within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs due to new federal rules.
- Treto clarified that VA policies apply to VA hospitals and do not affect Illinois-licensed professionals practicing elsewhere, ensuring accessible healthcare for all patients, including veterans.
- He emphasized that discrimination has no place in healthcare, stating, "Discrimination has no place in healthcare, especially in service to those who have served our country," and warned that the IDFPR would take swift and appropriate disciplinary action against any licensed professional who engages in discriminatory denial of care to veterans.
- Treto reassured that Illinois is committed to protecting the rights of all patients, including veterans, and stated, "We stand with our veterans, and we stand firmly against any attempt to undermine the integrity of medical care with prejudice or exclusion.
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