What the Veterans Affairs Needs

Mike Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and founding executive director of IVMF, was interviewed by MedPage today an article about the nomination of Dr. Ronny Jackson as the next head of Veterans Affairs.  “Jackson’s Nomination to Run VA Brings Questions. Lack of management experience cited as major issue”

“The conversation should be much greater than just about Dr. Jackson,” he said. “What is missing is the larger issue of the other key vacancies across the agency – to include the Undersecretary for Health and Undersecretary for Benefits. These are key leadership roles, and the absence of leaders in these roles will further complicate Dr. Jackson’s transition.”