Improving Veteran Access to Care Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create a plan to improve how veterans schedule healthcare appointments. The plan must focus on creating a scheduling system and self-service platform for veterans, as well as a system for veterans to speak with a scheduler to book appointments. The VA will also be required to report on the progress of this plan and its implementation over a two-year period, considering the Electronic Health Record Modernization Program.
Key provisions
- Requires the VA Secretary to develop and submit a plan to improve healthcare appointment scheduling.
- The plan must include a scheduling system and self-service platform for veterans.
- The plan must include a system for veterans to speak with a scheduler to book appointments.
- The plan must consider the Electronic Health Record Modernization Program.
- The VA must report on implementation progress annually.
- The plan must address objectives related to accessibility, efficiency, and customer experience.
- The plan must include a timeline for implementation.
- The plan must address potential obstacles and alternative approaches if certain objectives cannot be met.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Congressional Committees
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