What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 449.
Increased patient advocates for veterans in VA medical facilities.
This Act increases the number of patient advocates available at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities. The change ensures there is at least one patient advocate for every 13,500 enrolled veterans, making it easier for veterans to get assistance with healthcare issues. Furthermore, the Act emphasizes providing access to these services for highly rural veterans, including by assigning advocates to rural community-based outpatient clinics.
Key points
Improved access to support: Establishing a minimum requirement of one patient advocate for every 13,500 veterans enrolled in the VA system, increasing patient support.
Support for rural areas: Ensuring that veterans residing in highly rural areas can access patient advocate services, including by assigning advocates to rural outpatient clinics.
Oversight and evaluation: Within two years of enactment, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) will report on how the Department of Veterans Affairs implemented these new staffing requirements.
Status:
Expired
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