Phoenix VA Health Care System – Federal Medical Facility and 2014 Investigations

The Phoenix VA Health Care System is a federal medical center serving veterans and includes patient care, administrative, and research areas that are restricted to patients, staff, and authorized visitors. In 2014 the Phoenix VA became the focus of national investigations and congressional hearings concerning extended patient wait times and allegations about scheduling record-keeping; those events led to federal investigations and leadership changes. The hospital campus enforces controlled access to clinical wards and secured areas for patient privacy and safety.