Veteran Oversight Now
Veteran Oversight Now
VA OIG
Veteran Oversight Now is an official podcast of the Department of Veteran Affairs, Office of Inspector General. Each episode features interviews with key stakeholders, discussions on high-impact reports, and highlights of recent oversight work. Listen regularly for the inside story on how the VA OIG investigates crimes and wrongdoings, audits programs that provide benefits and services to veterans, and inspects medical facilities to ensure our nation’s veterans receive safe and timely health care.
Senior Benefits Inspector Discusses Risks with VA's Contract Medical Exam Program
Steve Bracci, director of the claims and medical exams inspection division, discusses the report, Contract Medical Exam Program Limitations Put Veterans at Risk for Inaccurate Claims Decisions, with host Fred Baker. Plus highlights of the OIG's recent oversight work.
Jun 22, 2022
29 min
Inspector General Interview: 87th Semiannual Report to Congress
In this latest episode of Veteran Oversight Now, IG Michael J. Missal discusses the VA OIG’s 87th Semiannual Report to Congress with host Adam Roy.
May 25, 2022
32 min
Deputy Inspector General Highlights Newest VA Electronic Health Record Reports
Deputy Inspector General David Case and Dr. Joe Etherage, director of national reporting for the Office of Healthcare Inspections, discuss three recent reports on VA’s Electronic Health Record Modernization program. Plus VA OIG’s highlights for February 2022.
Mar 28, 2022
34 min
Senior Healthcare Inspection Leader Discusses New Vet Center Inspection Program
Dr. Julie Kroviak, DAIG for healthcare inspections, discusses her journey from medical student to VA doctor to leading teams conducting oversight of VHA. She introduces the new vet center inspection program, detailing how VA OIG will inspect roughly 300 vet centers over the next few years. Plus January 2022 highlights.
Mar 28, 2022
31 min
VA OIG Special Agent in Charge Discusses New Healthcare Fraud Division
In this episode of Veteran Oversight Now, host Fred Baker talks with Special Agent in Charge Latisha Cleveland about the VA OIG’s new Healthcare Fraud Division. Plus highlights from December 2021.
Mar 28, 2022
38 min
VA Inspector General Interview: 86th Semiannual Report to Congress
Inspector General Michael Missal sits down to discuss the VA OIG's 86th Semiannual Report to Congress with host Fred Baker, and cohost Adam Roy provides highlights of the OIG activities over the past month.
Mar 28, 2022
22 min