Bob McDonald: VA Taps MITRE to Help Assess Programs, Practices

MITRE Corp. will work with the Department of Veterans Affairs to assess healthcare processes throughout the VA under a contract with undisclosed terms.

The nonprofit research and development organization will serve as program integrator and coordinate the results of third-party assessments under the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014, the VA said Thursday.

Bob McDonald, veterans affairs secretary, said the independent assessment “will provide the department a way to transparently review our vital programs, organizations, and business practices to make us a better and more accountable VA for the veterans we serve.”

“This independent assessment is a key element in our effort to rebuild trust with veterans and our other stakeholders,” he added.

MITRE will report the assessment results to Congress within 60 days after work is completed.