The article makes some valid points to someone who has been in the VA system most of his life..
I strongly oppose privatization of VAHC because the average Veteran getting care is much older and sicker than the average American getting care under private insurance or medicare.
Additionally, there is a whole new wave of middle east veterans who have healthcare needs that the civilian system cannot fill. It has been my belief for years that many of the politicians on the right who never would have served and who look down on those who are/did the same way as the left does but they hide their contempt as being a "conservative"....