I love this story because there are several different data visualizations utilized that can convey different parts of the story. I like the image at the top because it shows the different hot spots, and where resources are most stretched. I love the line graphs because they take the data and provide real numbers. While it's nice to see the hot spots, it is a better resource to have real numbers to go off of. I think that's why Reveal decided to include both models.
https://www.revealnews.org/article/va-struggling-with-promise-to-end-long-benefits-waits-this-year/