VA's Research Council Meets to Shape Veteran Health Policies
Published Date: 8/28/2025
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The National Research Advisory Council (NRAC) will meet on September 15, 2025, to discuss important research and policies that affect Veterans' health care. Anyone interested can join in person or online, and the public can share their thoughts by September 2. This meeting helps shape how the VA supports Veterans, with no direct costs but big impacts on health programs.
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