Veterans STAND Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
The Veterans STAND Act aims to improve healthcare access and outcomes for veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders. It mandates annual preventative health evaluations for this group, focusing on potential health complications, chronic pain management, dietary needs, and assistive technology needs. The bill also seeks to increase access to and awareness of assistive technologies, including spinal cord neuromodulation, and requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to track and report on the use of these technologies and the outcomes associated with their prescription.
Key provisions
- Annual preventative health evaluations for veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders.
- Evaluations include assessments of health complications, chronic pain, dietary needs, and prosthetic equipment.
- Increased access to assistive technologies, including spinal cord neuromodulation.
- Requirement for the VA to track and report on assistive technology usage and outcomes.
- Consultation with spinal cord injury specialists, clinicians, technologists, and relevant organizations.
- Consultation with assistive technology manufacturers before implementing new regulations.
- Telehealth options for training and follow-up on assistive technologies.
- Regular reporting to Congress on the number of veterans receiving evaluations and using assistive technologies.
Who is affected
- Veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders
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