Buffalo VA director, chief of staff 'immediately transferred' out of positions

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo VA Medical Center's healthcare system director and chief of staff have been "immediately transferred" out of their positions pending the results of an investigation, a VA spokesperson said.

The VA said the transfer follows "concerns raised by clinicians about local leadership and instances of delayed care."

Healthcare System Director Michael Swartz had been in his position since July 2018, according to the VA's website, and Philippe Jaoude...