Major change for Alaska vets as TriWest steps aside

Department of Veterans Affairs flag.A major change is coming in the way Alaska veterans get medical care. Congressional leaders announced Monday that TriWest, the subcontractor acting as an intermediary between veterans and medical providers, will no longer be responsible for booking appointments.
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Veterans in Alaska have criticized the appointment process as a major bottle-neck in accessing critical care. Many see the change as a small potential improvement within a larger web of