 Some people say that choice is the answer to, well, everything. We agree, choice has to be a part of the solution to fixing veterans' health care. But choice has to fit into the big picture. They say choice will let veterans pick their doctors, but many doctors won't accept choice payment rates, leaving veterans without the ability to pick a qualified doctor. They say choice leads to better quality health care. But studies show VA already provides equal or better care, and choice leads to fragmented care and lower quality. They say choice will increase access for veterans, but pushing veterans into the private sector would close some VA facilities, meaning less access and less choice for veterans. Too many people believe choice and the VA cannot coexist. But now, veterans groups, lawmakers and independent commission and the VA have all reached the opposite conclusion. They say the best way to improve veterans' health care is to create an integrated network, combining the strength of the VA system with the best of private care. This will reduce wait times, improve the patient care experience, and lead to better health outcomes. So do we keep talking, or do we start moving forward? That's the real choice.