VA’s “CCN Next Gen” IDIQ: A $700B Re-Architecture of Community Care Purchasing, Oversight, and Incentives
Federal News Network reports VA is preparing a $700B, 10-year “CCN Next Gen” IDIQ to restructure community care purchasing. VA says it will strengthen program management, broaden competition to regional vendors, add on-ramps/off-ramps, and shift toward value-based payment and utilization management—amid bipartisan oversight and privatization concerns.
Enhancing Oversight in Veterans Health Administration
The GAO highlights challenges in the Veterans Health Administration's oversight, emphasizing the need for improved risk management, clear audit roles, and stronger governance to ensure quality care for veterans.