... appropriate treatment. ' In addition to Dr. Perez herself, Dr. Michael Kussman, Dr. Katz, and Bradley Mayes, all top-ranking officials ... heath care and benefits.2 On the health-care side, Dr. Kussman disavowed not only any 'systemic effort to 2 According to Senator Akaka, ... Perez. Members of Congress were 'struck' by the testimony of Dr. Kussman and other VA officials because 'it didn't appear to have any ... answers to its troubling implications. Despite public assurances by Secretary Peake and Under Secretary Kussman, sf-2528505 3 Judge Samuel Conti June 9, 2008 Page Four... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfJUN08/JUNFILES/2008-06-09-Ltr from Erspamer to Judge Conti.pdf
2. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 05-14-2007 #10 -- "NO" VOTE URGED ON KUSSMAN NOMINATION FOR HEALTH UNDERSECRETARY -- Senate Vets' Committee must consider Dr. Michael KUSSMAN's record of deceit and inaction.nf051407-10.htm
...- "NO" VOTE URGED ON KUSSMAN NOMINATION FOR HEALTH UNDERSECRETARY -- Senate ...' Committee must consider Dr. Michael Kussman's record of deceit and inaction ...' Committee must consider Dr. Michael Kussman's record of deceit and inaction. Dr. Michael Kussman VA's Acting Undersecretary for Health ... 16 and they will be considering the Kussman nomination. More of the same is NOT acceptable! Kussman's record of deceit and inaction ... that time and referred all questions to Kussman, who is currently the principal deputy undersecretary for health at the department. Kussman twice belittled the focus groups, saying... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfMAY07/nf051407-10.htm
...----- REPORT: KUSSMAN RESIGNS AS HEAD OF VETERANS' HEALTH ADMINISTRATION -- Dr. Michael Kussman, who was slated to leave VA ... scheduling software debacle. Dr. Michael Kussman I recently wrote on the "Under ... Radar" page that Dr. Michael Kussman's days as head of the ... than I thought. For more on Kussman, use the VA Watchdog search engine ...ses search.php?q=kussman&op=and And, for ... from the copyright owner. REPORT:KUSSMAN RESIGNS AS HEAD OF VETERANS'HEALTH ADMINISTRATION --Dr.Michael Kussman,who was slated to leave VA... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfapr09/nf040709-7.htm
4. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 05-15-2007 #1 -- UPDATE: VA's TALKING POINTS FOR KUSSMAN NOMINATION SHOW SUPPORT FROM DAV and VFW -- Why are the Service Organizations backing this nomination when KUSSMAN refuses to seek more funding for VA healthcare?nf051507-1.htm
...: VA's TALKING POINTS FOR KUSSMAN NOMINATION SHOW SUPPORT FROM DAV and VFW ... the Service Organizations backing this nomination when Kussman refuses to seek more funding for VA healthcare? Dr. Michael Kussman VA's Acting Undersecretary for Health ...' Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation, Kussman continually stated the VA had adequate funding. Kussman has never pushed for more VA healthcare ...'s nomination of Dr. Michael Kussman for the position of Undersecretary for the Veterans Health Administration. Dr. Kussman's professional credentials are unquestionable. In my personal dealings with Dr. Kussman I have found him to be very... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfMAY07/nf051507-1.htm
5. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 05-18-2007 #4 -- UPDATE: KUSSMAN GETS AN EASY RIDE AT CONFIRMATION HEARING IN SENATE VETS' COMMITTEE -- Capitol Hill insiders say KUSSMAN's confirmation for VA Undersecretary for Health is a done deal.nf051807-4.htm
...2007 #4 -- UPDATE: KUSSMAN GETS AN EASY RIDE AT CONFIRMATION HEARING ... COMMITTEE -- Capitol Hill insiders say Kussman's confirmation for VA Undersecretary for ... Javascript Bookmark Printer Friendly Page UPDATE: KUSSMAN GETS AN EASY RIDE AT CONFIRMATION HEARING ... COMMITTEE -- Capitol Hill insiders say Kussman's confirmation for VA Undersecretary for ... a done deal. Dr. Michael Kussman before Senate Vets' Committee Story below ... a confirmation hearing for Dr. Michael Kussman to be the VA's Undersecretary ... exerted massive pressure on the Senate and Kussman will be confirmed. The Committee will vote on Kussman on May 22 and then this matter... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfMAY07/nf051807-4.htm
... MAKES IT OFFICIAL, DR. MICHAEL KUSSMAN IS OUT -- VA says head ... was pushed out. Dr. Michael Kussman We reported earlier that Dr. Michael Kussman, head of the Veterans' Health ... VA has issued a press release saying Kussman is retiring. Don't believe ... has been much discontent about the way Kussman directed VHA, especially in the area ... treatment for veterans. For more about Kussman, use the VA Watchdog search engine ...sessear ch.php?q=kussman&op=and VA press release ...---- Michael J. Kussman, VA Under Secretary for Health,... http://www.vawatchdog.org/09/nf09/nfapr09/nf040709-10.htm
... Dr. Michael Kussman Department of Veterans Affairs Under Secretary for Health Nominee A Distinguished Veteran Dr. Michael J. Kussman, M.D., M ... American College of Physicians. Dr. Kussman was presented the 'A' designator ... They Are Saying About Dr. Michael Kussman . . . . Disabled American Veterans 'Dr. Kussman's focus has always been how ...'s nomination of Dr. Michael Kussman for the position of Undersecretary for the Veterans Health Administration. Dr. Kussman's professional credentials are unquestionable. In my personal dealings with Dr. Kussman I have found him to be very... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfMAY07/MAYFILES/Kussman BackgroundSheet 042507.pdf
8. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 05-25-2007 #3 -- UPDATE: KUSSMAN CONFIRMATION SAILS THROUGH SENATE VETS' COMMITTEE ON VOICE VOTE -- Confirmation of Michael KUSSMAN for VA Undersecretary for Health now in hands of full Senate.nf052507-3.htm
...2007 #3 -- UPDATE: KUSSMAN CONFIRMATION SAILS THROUGH SENATE VETS' COMMITTEE ... VOICE VOTE -- Confirmation of Michael Kussman for VA Undersecretary for Health now in ... Javascript Bookmark Printer Friendly Page UPDATE: KUSSMAN CONFIRMATION SAILS THROUGH SENATE VETS' COMMITTEE ... VOICE VOTE -- Confirmation of Michael Kussman for VA Undersecretary for Health now in ... of full Senate. Dr. Michael Kussman before Senate Vets' Committee. Story ...--- Background with backlinks on Kussman confirmation here... http: ... to assume that some who had opposed Kussman in the past have "changed their mind." Kussman has been part of the problem at... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfMAY07/nf052507-3.htm
... -- Also, Dr. Michael Kussman makes strange statement reinforcing stigma of mental ... better health care, Dr. Michael Kussman, the VA's Under Secretary ... message to several top agency officials including Kussman. At the time, CBS News ... more questions.' In response, Kussman said he did not 'recall' ... mental health at the VA, informed Kussman that 'there are 18 suicides per ... if these figures raised any concerns, Kussman said, 'Any suicide is cause ... and heavily criticized by VA officials. Kussman was asked if the VA ever told ... the report was 'defensible.' Kussman said, 'I don't... http://www.vawatchdog.org/08/nf08/nfAPR08/nf042608-3.htm
10. VA Watchdog dot Org - VA NEWS FLASH - 05-27-2007 #1 -- UPDATE: FULL SENATE CONFIRMS MICHAEL KUSSMAN AS VA'S UNDERSECRETARY FOR HEALTH -- VA Secretary Jim Nicholson calls it "Good news." Many veterans' advocates disagree.nf052707-1.htm
...- UPDATE: FULL SENATE CONFIRMS MICHAEL KUSSMAN AS VA'S UNDERSECRETARY FOR HEALTH ... Page UPDATE: FULL SENATE CONFIRMS MICHAEL KUSSMAN AS VA'S UNDERSECRETARY FOR HEALTH ...' advocates disagree. Dr. Michael Kussman testifies. What we learned: The ... on Members of the Senate to confirm Kussman. And, that happened. Kussman will bring "more of the same ..., "...where was Kussman when veterans were turned away for medical care? Where was Kussman when VA needed medical records? Where was Kussman when VA needed more doctors to help... http://www.vawatchdog.org/07/nf07/nfMAY07/nf052707-1.htm
