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Dr. Michael Siebers on VA cuts and health care for veterans

Retired Veterans Health Administration physician Dr. Michael Siebers discusses how federal cuts to VA funding and plans to reduce staff are affecting both patient access to health care and providers.

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

May 30, 2025

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Retired U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs physician Dr. Michael Siebers discusses how federal cuts to VA funding and plans to reduce staff are affecting patient access to health care and providers.

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