Nearly 800,000 applications for healthcare have yet to be filled by the VA, and many veterans lament having appointments canceled and never rescheduled or providers leaving with no replacement to handle their patients. Despite budget increases, the United States can no longer afford to fund adequate mental health care for veterans within the confines of current policy. Instead, we must consider alternative policy options that allow the VA to expand access to quick, affordable mental health treatment options for veterans.

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