Veterans hospital under investigation adds interim leaders

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire's only veterans hospital has appointed two more interim leaders as whistleblower doctors continue to call for a third-party investigation into substandard treatment and conditions.

Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin removed hospital Director Danielle Ocker and Chief of Staff James Schlosser and ordered a review of the Manchester VA Medical Center this week after the Boston Globe reported on physician complaints that the facility is endangering patients.

In interviews with the Globe, Ocker and Schlosser acknowledged significant cuts in services, but said the hospital was addressing the shortcomings and patient safety hadn't been compromised.