There is no denying the apparent troubles at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. Within the last week, U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy has called for immediate action and transparency from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs following alarming reports of potential mismanagement at the location.

In a letter to VA Secretary Denis McDonough, Langworthy expressed concern over reports provided to the House Veterans Affairs Committee that disclosed veterans may have experienced significant delays in receiving critical cancer treatments due to administrative failures. “The Buffalo VA’s administrative failures have left veterans battling cancer–heroes who risked everything for this country–waiting far too long for the care they need,” Langworthy said. “This situation is unacceptable, and we owe it to our veterans to get to the bottom of it. It is imperative that the VA conducts a thorough and transparent review of this matter, cooperates fully with the committee’s investigation, and takes immediate corrective action where necessary.”

Not long after Langworthy’s comments — and a press conference, Michael J. Swartz, executive director of the VA Western New York Healthcare System, and Chief of Staff Dr. Philippe Jaoude had been reassigned out of patient-facing positions pending the results of an investigation, The Buffalo News reported.

Langworthy’s efforts to bring the issue to light had officials reacting quickly. More still needs to be done.

In any case, there’s some reassurance in this development — especially for those who have served our country and need assistance from the facility.