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Veterans Telehealth Strategy: Improving Access to Healthcare

This act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to develop a strategy for expanding telehealth services. This aims to provide veterans with easier access to medical care, including specialized and mental health services, without needing to travel. Additionally, the act mandates a report on telehealth devices provided to veterans, helping assess their effectiveness and costs.
Key points
Veterans can expect improved access to healthcare through expanded telehealth services, meaning fewer trips and greater convenience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs must plan how to meet future telehealth needs for veterans, including technology and software.
The act requires a detailed report on how many telehealth devices (e.g., tablets) are provided to veterans, how they are used, and their costs, increasing spending transparency.
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Additional Information
Department of Veterans Affairs Telehealth Strategy Act
Print number: HR 1144
Sponsor: Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-2]
Process start date: 2023-02-21