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Veterans Mental Health Care Quality Study: Department vs. Non-Department Providers.

This act mandates an independent study to compare the quality of mental and behavioral health care for veterans provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs versus non-Department providers. The goal is to understand differences in treatment outcomes, methods used, and care coordination, which could influence future decisions about service accessibility and quality for veterans.
Key points
Requires an independent study comparing mental and behavioral health care quality for veterans.
The study will assess differences in treatment outcomes, including symptom scores and suicide risk.
It will check if non-Department providers use evidence-based practices.
Identifies potential gaps in coordination between different care providers.
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Print number: 118_HR_3811
Sponsor: Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]
Process start date: 2023-06-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veterans Mental and Behavioral Health Quality of Care Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3811.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires an independent study comparing mental and behavioral health care quality for veterans.
  • The study will assess differences in treatment outcomes, including symptom scores and suicide risk.
  • It will check if non-Department providers use evidence-based practices.
  • Identifies potential gaps in coordination between different care providers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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