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You are subscribed to HHS Press Releases for U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services. For more information, visit the HHS Newsroom. 09/12/2012 12:01 PM EDT Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Eric K. Shinseki today announced a joint effort to expand health care delivery to veterans living in rural areas. The agreement between the two agencies promotes collaboration between VA facilities and private hospitals and clinics, and is supported by $983,100 in grants to improve access and coordination of care through telehealth and health information exchanges in rural areas. |

