Behavioral Health Business March 12, 2025
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning mass layoffs in the coming months, aiming to slash upwards of 80,000 jobs.
Providers that work with the department and the advocates of veterans fear the massive cuts will jeopardize health care services for millions of veterans who receive care through the VA. Behavioral health services delivered and supported by the VA may be especially at risk.
“In response to Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency Workforce Optimization Initiative, VA is conducting a department-wide review of its organization, operations and structure,” VA Secretary Doug Collins wrote in an op-ed published by The Hill. “Central to these efforts is a pragmatic and disciplined approach to eliminating waste and bureaucracy, increasing efficiency and improving...
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