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Physicians can wait as long as a year to start working even after they've been hired, department officials acknowledged.
VA officials said hiring and retention levels are at record highs, but workers groups say even more staff is needed to keep up.
In an exclusive interview, Denis McDonough outlined the challenges facing his department and how he hopes to fix them.
The department is revamping employment policies to better recruit and retain talent.
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