Podcasts Government Federal Drive with Tom Temin VHA expects to far surpass and possibly double its year-end hiring goal

VHA expects to far surpass and possibly double its year-end hiring goal

Published: Aug. 16, 2023, 12:52 p.m.

The Veterans Health Administration is looking to exceed its year-end hiring goals, during a year in which the agency already broke records to grow its workforce.\nUndersecretary for Health Shereef Elnahal told reporters Tuesday that the VHA in July surpassed 400,000 employees for the first time in the agency\u2019s history.\n\u201cThere has never been a period of time in VA history where the health care system has had this many employees. That 400,000 threshold is a first,\u201d Elnahal said.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices