Right Time, Right Place, Right Treatment with VA Community Care.

The hearing titled “Right Time, Right Place, Right Treatment with VA Community Care,” held by House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Health Oversight on July 15, 2025, focused on evaluating the effectiveness of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Community Care program. The session examined how the program ensures veterans receive timely, high-quality healthcare outside VA facilities when needed, particularly in cases where VA services are not accessible due to wait times, distance, or lack of specialized care. The hearing emphasized the importance of community-based care to improve veterans’ access to healthcare services, addressing issues like referral processes, care coordination, and compliance with access standards set by the VA MISSION Act. Witnesses provided insights into challenges and proposed enhancements to streamline care delivery, reduce delays, and improve outcomes for veterans.Witnesses
Meaghan Mobbs - Director, Independent Women’s Center for American Safety and Security
Kristina Keenan - National Legislative Service Director, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Kyleanne Hunter - CEO, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)