Montana’s VA experiences leadership changes after investigation.
New Leadership Announced for Montana’s VA Health Care System
The Department of Veterans Affairs has made an exciting announcement regarding the leadership of Montana’s VA Health Care System. Effective Monday, Duane Gill will take over as the new head, replacing Director Dr. Judy Hayman.
Under Dr. Hayman’s leadership, concerns about patient safety were self-reported to the Inspector General in 2021. These concerns were later substantiated by the OIG. Unfortunately, one patient at the Miles City Center lost their life due to mistreatment, leading to a pause in all care at the center from April to September 2022. As a result, the entire staff involved was terminated.
The Fort Harrison Center has also faced allegations of abuse, waste, and mismanagement, as reported by the OIG. Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT) received complaints about the center and brought them to the attention of VA Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs Secretary Denis R. McDonough. Last week, a report issued by the secretary highlighted “significant issues with the hiring practices and medical malpractice at Fort Harrison,” according to the congressman.
“I am pleased by the VA’s decision to require a comprehensive review of the Montana VA Health Care System and the change in leadership,” Rosendale stated. “I am hopeful this will result in better practices that will properly serve our veterans. The core function of the VA is to care for our nation’s heroes, and I appreciate Secretary McDonough and Under Secretary Elnahal for working with me to address this critical issue for our veterans.”
Montana’s VA Health Care System consists of multiple medical centers located in Fort Harrison (Helena), Billings, Browning, Cut Bank, Missoula, Miles City, Bozeman, Great Falls, Glasgow, Glendive, Havre, Butte (two centers), Hamilton, Lewistown, Plentywood, and Kalispell. It’s worth noting that Montana ranks fourth nationwide for the highest veterans per capita population.
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