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Improved Veteran Healthcare: Coordinating Medical Records from Community Providers

This Act aims to enhance the quality of healthcare for veterans using external, private medical facilities. It mandates better coordination and faster circulation of medical documentation between facilities, ensuring continuity of care and patient safety. This means your treatment history will be more quickly available to doctors, reducing the risk of errors and delays in diagnosis.
Key points
Requirement for the VA to develop guidelines for quickly obtaining final medical documentation from external community care providers.
Establishment of goals and performance measures for VA medical centers regarding the timely acquisition of veteran medical records.
Mandate to monitor and ensure that external community care providers complete required core training courses.
Requirement for regular reporting to Congress on the progress of implementing these changes, ensuring public oversight.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6522
Sponsor: Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8]
Process start date: 2025-12-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CARING for Our Veterans Health Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6522.

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:

  • Requirement for the VA to develop guidelines for quickly obtaining final medical documentation from external community care providers.
  • Establishment of goals and performance measures for VA medical centers regarding the timely acquisition of veteran medical records.
  • Mandate to monitor and ensure that external community care providers complete required core training courses.
  • Requirement for regular reporting to Congress on the progress of implementing these changes, ensuring public oversight.
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. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8].

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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