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Can the Department of Veterans Affairs Help U.S. Hospitals?

As America’s single largest healthcare provider, the Department of Veterans Affairs is the designated backup in times of crisis – but is it ready for this influx? Former physician and Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin speaks with Christiane about this and assesses how his former boss, President Trump, is handling the ongoing crisis.

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