To direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the availability of care for veterans at facilities of the Department of Defense.
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Overview
This bill directs the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to improve the availability of healthcare for veterans by creating and implementing action plans at Department of Defense facilities. These plans aim to enhance resource sharing, communication, and utilization of excess capacity, while also increasing access to care and integrating information technology. The bill also establishes a process for ongoing monitoring, accountability, and patient safety improvements, along with regular reporting to Congress.
Key provisions
- Develop and implement action plans to strengthen resource sharing between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Improve communication between the Veterans Affairs and military medical treatment facilities.
- Increase utilization of military facilities with excess capacity.
- Increase case volume and complexity for medical education programs.
- Cross-credentialing and privileging of healthcare providers to jointly care for veterans.
- Expedited access for VA staff and veterans to Department of Defense installations.
- Establish a secure complaint process for veterans regarding care.
- Require quarterly joint reviews of records related to complaints and adverse events.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Department of Defense
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Military Medical Treatment Facilities
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