Caregiving: HHS Should Clarify When Youth May Qualify for Support Services

The GAO reviewed how the Department of Veterans Affairs manages its healthcare providers’ professional credentials and found notable weaknesses. Thousands of providers had expired or potentially invalid licenses, which could pose risks to patient safety. The VA has started to address the issues, but gaps remain in verifying, monitoring, and tracking credentialing data consistently across facilities. Strengthening these controls is key to ensuring high-quality, safe care for veterans nationwide.