Dr. Thomas Klobucar was named Deputy Director of ORH in 2012 and Acting Director in 2016. His current work is focused on increasing access to health care for rural veterans, providing opportunities for the delivery of virtual health care services into rural veterans' homes, the expansion of health care provider virtual consultation services in underserved rural areas, and creating strong partnerships with local, state, and national organizations to better serve veterans, their families, and the communities where they live.