A former VA Secretary says it’s time for the VA to lead a new era in pain management.
A former VA Secretary says it’s time for the VA to lead a new era in pain management.  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Fri Oct 24 2025
Description: The Department of Veterans Affairs has phased out alcohol and tobacco from its care model. Now, former VA Secretary Dr. David Shulkin is calling for the agency to become the first opioid-free health system in the country. He joins us to explain why the time is right and how this shift could save lives and reshape veteran care.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.