While provider participation is critical, VA must also ensure that the technology is being utilized across the nation. Despite EPS's strong results, the prior administration repeatedly put roadblocks in front of the program directly impacting veterans here in Michigan. In 2024, the Biden administration paused enrollment of community care providers, shut down active EPS sites, and halted nationwide expansion plans. all while citing budget shortfalls that never materialized. The damage went beyond veterans. Virginia also undermined trust with the community care providers we're trying to recruit to participate in this program, who now are going to think twice before partnering with the VA again. (08:04–08:14)
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Claims that the Biden administration took actions to pause and halt aspects of the EPS program in 2024.
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