Ensuring Accountability and Quality in VA Community Care

The Role of Second Opinions and 3D Models A recent GAO report to Congress highlighted a troubling issue within the VA Community Care Program (VCCP): the presence of low-quality providers within the system. Veterans’ experiences echo this concern, pointing to lapses in care quality and accountability that often leave them vulnerable to poor outcomes. For … Read more

Deny and Defend: Systemic Failures in VA Healthcare

The “Deny and Defend” approach in healthcare refers to a traditional strategy where medical institutions deny responsibility for errors, adopt a defensive legal posture, and avoid transparency in communicating with patients and families. While increasingly criticized in modern healthcare for its detrimental effects, this approach continues to harm veterans in the VA healthcare system and … Read more

My Doctor Operated on the Wrong Vertebra and Tried to Conceal It

Comprehensive Overview of Surgical Encounter, Deviations, and Records Deletion The Case of Michael Alan Stuart vs. Dr. Kesterson and the Center for Neurological Disorders. Reference the JPS Surgery Records for August 3, 2021: These records were initially part of the hospital’s official documents but were subsequently removed by Dr. Kesterson and JPS Hospital. Context of … Read more