...government doctors, who are nearly universally viewed as among the best in the world.... A recent study by the RAND Corporation found that "VA patients were more likely to receive recommended care" and "received consistently better care across the board, including screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow up" than that delivered by other U.S. health care providers.
What is frightening is that most Americans think that veterans receive universal healthcare after they leave the service, which is not really true. Perhaps a VA card will be a decent option, but I think it is a step towards the government washing their hands of veterans' healthcare completely. "Thanks for your service, Joe, now go off to Veterans Island with your shaky marriage, your mental disorder, and whatever limbs you have left," says Uncle Sam. "Have no fear, though, this veterans' healthcare card will work with any doctor... don't worry, trust us. Oh yeah, and don't forget to take a box cutter and duct tape with you so you can build yourself a nice house. Don't complain either, or else we will call you up off of the IRR and send you back to war."
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