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Physicians can wait as long as a year to start working even after they've been hired, department officials acknowledged.
VA officials said hiring and retention levels are at record highs, but workers groups say even more staff is needed to keep up.
The department is revamping employment policies to better recruit and retain talent.
The event will bring together hiring managers and senior medical center staff to find ways to improve the process.
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