Yoho Responds to News of Suspensions at Gainesville VA Medical Center

Washington D.C. – Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL-03) gave the following statement after the Gainesville Sun reported that three officials were suspended at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center for putting 200 patients, who were requesting treatment, on a secret waiting list.

“The news about our veterans having to wait extended periods of time for the help they need at the Gainesville VA is disturbing and inexcusable. However, I commend the Office of Inspector General for quickly looking into this matter and working to find answers.  My office will be watching this story very closely as more facts come to light.

“If it is true that some of these patients, according to the Gainesville Sun article, were on a waiting list for six months when they should have been given an appointment within 14 days, then someone must be held accountable. These veterans - who have served their country with honor – deserve the treatment they need in a timely manner. Our office will assist in any way necessary to fix this deficiency and hold accountable those who are responsible.”

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Congressman Ted Yoho serves on the Foreign Affairs and Agriculture Committees. He represents North Florida’s 3rd Congressional District