HVAC DEMOCRATS CALL FOR INCREASED OVERSIGHT OF THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC FACING VETERANS

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"With America and Western Pennsylvania in the throes of an opioid epidemic, it is unacceptable that non-VA providers are not following the law and overprescribing opioids to their patients. The fact this is happening to our nation's veterans is a betrayal, and it cannot stand. This country has a duty to give veterans the best quality care when they return from their service, and the Inspector General report makes clear that too many non-VA Community Care providers are acting with blatant disregard for the health of their veteran patients. I am eager to hear Secretary McDonough's response to our letter, and I thank Ranking Member Takano for his ongoing commitment to our nation's veterans."

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