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VA Healthcare Accountability: Eliminating Conflicts of Interest in Quality Reviews.

This law aims to improve the safety and quality of medical care for veterans by eliminating conflicts of interest within the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) quality management and administrative investigation processes. It ensures that reviews of medical errors and provider conduct are conducted by impartial individuals, thereby increasing accountability and veteran trust in the healthcare system. Veterans can expect more objective and unbiased investigations into the quality of their treatment.
Key points
Healthcare providers must withdraw from quality reviews (peer review) if they were directly involved in the care or cannot provide an objective assessment.
If a provider being reviewed is on the review committee, their case must be assessed by a neutral committee from a different VA facility.
Members of investigative boards examining care quality cannot have personal interests, supervisory relationships, or direct involvement in the matter under investigation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6519
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Process start date: 2025-12-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Veterans Affairs Peer Review Neutrality Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6519.

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 2025-12-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Healthcare providers must withdraw from quality reviews (peer review) if they were directly involved in the care or cannot provide an objective assessment.
  • If a provider being reviewed is on the review committee, their case must be assessed by a neutral committee from a different VA facility.
  • Members of investigative boards examining care quality cannot have personal interests, supervisory relationships, or direct involvement in the matter under investigation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6].

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 2025-12-31.

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