On this edition of Inside the 1581, we’re joined by Howard Manuel, Deputy Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Richard Marble, Senior IT Specialist at the VA. Together, they share the vast scope of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare system, the challenges and opportunities in recruiting a mission-driven workforce, and how the VA is partnering with hospital associations to strengthen care for veterans. They also discuss recent legislative efforts to expand access, advancements in digital modernization, and the future of veteran healthcare in rural America.