The VA’s Fourth Mission Is a Public Health Preparedness Investment

by: Rafat FieldsPublished on: 01/10/2026

The VA’s Fourth Mission can extend clinicians, beds, expertise, and infrastructure beyond Veteran care during emergencies. Modernization, interoperability, training, and tested systems help shape the capacity available when the next public-health crisis arrives.

VA Fourth MissionVeterans Health Administrationpublic health preparednessVA modernizationhealthcare infrastructureemergency preparednessNational Disaster Medical SystemFederal Electronic Health Recordinteroperabilityworkforce readinessMHS GENESIS

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