arrow_back Back to App

VA Healthcare Quality: Ensuring Neutral Reviews and Stable Leadership for Veterans

This bill establishes strict rules to eliminate conflicts of interest in quality management and administrative investigations within Veterans Health Administration facilities. This ensures that reviews of veteran healthcare are objective and impartial. Additionally, it limits the duration medical center directors can be temporarily reassigned, promoting stable and accountable leadership at VA facilities.
Key points
Individuals conducting quality reviews or investigations of veteran care must withdraw if they have direct involvement, personal bias, or a supervisory relationship with the subject or case.
If a VA medical center director is temporarily moved (detailed), the VA must appoint an acting director quickly and ensure the detailed director either returns or is permanently replaced within 180 days (with limited exceptions).
Reviews of care provided by a committee member must be assessed by a neutral peer review committee at a different VA facility to guarantee objectivity.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2745
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2023-09-07
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veterans Affairs Peer Review Neutrality Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2745.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals conducting quality reviews or investigations of veteran care must withdraw if they have direct involvement, personal bias, or a supervisory relationship with the subject or case.
  • If a VA medical center director is temporarily moved (detailed), the VA must appoint an acting director quickly and ensure the detailed director either returns or is permanently replaced within 180 days (with limited exceptions).
  • Reviews of care provided by a committee member must be assessed by a neutral peer review committee at a different VA facility to guarantee objectivity.
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 Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

CATEGORIES

Health Courts and Law