Our new national survey shows broad and strong public support for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to give veterans direct access to the care and services of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). An overwhelming 88% majority support this change, and nearly three-quarters (74%) strongly support it. This wide support extends across party, age, gender, race and all other key demographics, but is especially strong among veterans and their families. Among veteran households 88% are strongly in favor.
Large Majorities Strongly Believe the VA is Not Giving Veterans the Health Care or the Options They Deserve
Nearly three-quarters (74%) have heard about health care problems at the VA, and over one-quarter (28%) say they have heard a great deal. Awareness is even greater in households with veterans or active military, where 39% have heard a great deal.
A majority (79%) of voters agreed that the VA is not giving our veterans the timely, quality care they deserve, with 55% agreeing strongly. Nearly all (89%) agree the VA needs to provide more health care options for our veterans, and three-quarters (75%) strongly feel that way. Overwhelming majorities also agree that veterans should be able to at least get the same care in the U.S. as they get in war zones overseas (90%) and that veterans should not be forced to wait for health care appointments (86%).