A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an external provider scheduling program to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs in scheduling appointments for care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.
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Topic: Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R) - KS
Summary
This bill establishes within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) a national External Provider Scheduling Program to assist the VA in scheduling appointments for care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP). The program must consist of technology that allows VA schedulers to view the schedules of health care providers participating in the VCCP in real time.
The VA must ensure the program reduces the time (1) from referral to the actual scheduling of appointments for care or services, and (2) for VA schedulers to schedule appointments for care or services.
The VA must also ensure the program is available to all VA medical centers by September 30, 2025.
Legislative Subjects
Armed Forces and National Security; Computers and information technology; Congressional oversight; Health care coverage and access; Health programs administration and funding; Public contracts and procurement; Veterans' medical care
Latest Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 274.
2025-12-02
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