SERVE Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The SERVE Act aims to improve the availability of healthcare for veterans by encouraging the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to share resources more effectively. It requires the creation of action plans to strengthen communication, increase utilization of excess capacity, and streamline information sharing between the two agencies. The act also establishes a process for ongoing monitoring, accountability, and patient safety improvements related to these shared care initiatives.
Key provisions
- Requires the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to develop and implement action plans to share resources.
- Establishes cross-credentialing and privileging of healthcare providers for joint care of veterans.
- Expedites access for VA staff and veterans to DOD installations.
- Designates coordinators at each facility to facilitate communication and implementation.
- Mandates a mechanism for monitoring action plan effectiveness and setting performance goals.
- Requires a publicly available list of sharing agreements between DOD and VA facilities.
- Creates a secure complaint process for veterans regarding care received.
- Requires quarterly joint reviews of records related to complaints and adverse events.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Department of Defense
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Healthcare Providers
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