Kussman to Serve as VA's Acting Under Secretary for Health

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Secretary Nicholson Says Veterans Health Care "in Good Hands"
WASHINGTON (July 21, 2006) - Secretary of Veterans Affairs R. James
Nicholson today announced that Dr. Michael J. Kussman will serve as VA's
Acting Under Secretary for Health while the Department conducts a search
to replace outgoing Under Secretary for Health, Dr. Jonathan Perlin.
Perlin announced last week that he is resigning, effective August 11, to
take a private sector position.

"Michael Kussman is a decorated Army veteran and a dedicated medical
administrator, and his leadership will ensure that veterans continue to
receive world-class health care during this transitional period," said
Secretary Nicholson.

Kussman, who will become Acting Under Secretary on August 12, has served
as VA's Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Health since August 2005.
In this capacity, he leads all clinical and operational policies and
programs for the nation's largest integrated health care system, and
oversees health policy coordination between VA and other governmental
and non-governmental agencies.

Before coming to VA, Kussman had a military medical career spanning
three decades. His service included stints as commander of the Walter
Reed Health Care System in Washington, D.C., commander of the Europe
Regional Medical Command, command surgeon for U.S. Army Europe, and
TRICARE lead agent for Europe. Kussman retired from military service as
a brigadier general.

With 156 hospitals and more than 800 community-based clinics, VA has
more than one million patient visits per week. VA's annual health care
budget is nearly $30 billion.

[Stanley Hroszow]

If they got rid of me they could save $100 Billion

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Geez Stanley, you think you are worth that much...just kidding with you!!!