Shocking Report Claims 'At Least 40' Veterans Died After Being Put On 'Secret Waiting List' At Arizona VA Hospital
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CNN claimed "top management" at the Phoenix VA were aware of the list and even defended its use after complaints from staffers. Now, CNN reported the Phoenix VA is being investigated by both the VA Office of the Inspector General and the U.S. House Veterans Affairs Committee.
CNN based its report on internal emails, interviews with multiple unnamed staffers, and conversations with Dr. Sam Foote, who recently retired after over two decades with the Phoenix VA. Foote estimated there were about 1,400 to 1,600 veterans on the "secret" waiting list. CNN said other unnamed staffers it spoke with backed up his claim. Foote also said staff employed drastic measures to keep the wait times secret including shredding documents and avoiding the creation of standard electronic records.
Phoenix VA Director Sharon Helman provided a statement to CNN expressing disappointment about the accusations.
"It is disheartening to hear allegations about Veterans care being compromised," Helman said, adding, "We are open to any collaborative discussion that assists in our goal to continually improve patient care."
The VA subsequently sent another statement to CNN indicating the accusation are being investigated.
"We have conducted robust internal reviews since these allegations surfaced and welcome the results from the Office of Inspector General's review. We take these allegations seriously," the statement said.
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