The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the component of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) led by the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Health that implements the medical assistance program of the VA through the administration and operation of numerous VA outpatient clinics, hospitals, medical centers and long-term healthcare facilities (i.e., nursing homes).
The VHA division has more employees than all other elements of the VA combined.
The VHA is distinct from the U.S. Department of Defense Military Health System of which it is not a part.
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