‘Breakdown of systems and leadership’ pushes lawmakers to examine veterans health networks

Summary: Lawmakers want to re-examine the structure of the Veterans Health Administration after hearing a report which the Veterans Affairs Department Inspector General referred to as “serious” and “disturbing.” A failure in oversight and accountability is leading some lawmakers to believe veterans integrated service networks are unnecessary and inneffective. They want VHA to prove otherwise. Federal News Radio's David Thornton had more on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.