HR 5555
Care Veterans Deserve Act of 2020
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The Care Veterans Deserve Act of 2020 aims to improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare for veterans. It expands eligibility for veterans with a 50% or greater service-connected disability to receive care through non-VA providers under the Veterans Community Care Program. The bill also mandates extended pharmacy hours, contracts for nighttime and weekend medical staff, and regular, prioritized peer reviews of VA medical centers to assess their performance and patient outcomes.
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