Nominee Doug Collins said he wants to expand VA's community care program while still strengthening the existing department health care system.
Punishing underperforming VA workers was a priority during Trump's first term. Congressional leaders want to zero in on the problem again.
Department leaders have used high-profile partnerships and ad campaigns to reach out to veterans perviously leery of VA programs.
The Office of Special Counsel said VA owes about $110 million to nearly 1 million veterans for voided medical co-pays.
