Heller: VA to Ensure Veterans' Access to William Bee Ririe Hospital

Statement

U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) announced today that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will have provider agreements in place so that every enrolled veteran in Ely and its surrounding communities can access health care by going directly to the William Bee Ririe Hospital through September of 2017.

"I welcome the news that the VA will ensure that every enrolled veteran in the community has direct access to the William Bee Ririe Hospital through September as a positive first step," said Heller. "While we are encouraged by this development, veterans in Ely deserve a permanent solution that meets their health care needs and expectations. That is why I will continue to work with the VA toward that solution to ensure our heroes receive the care they have earned."

In February, Heller requested the VA guarantee timely and quality health care access for veterans in Ely and the surrounding communities. Following an April community forum hosted by the VA, Heller contacted VA Secretary David Shulkin with concerns raised at the meeting and also requested another community forum to continue the discussion.

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