VA Medical Center Facility Transparency Act

VA Medical Center Facility Transparency Act

This bill requires the directors of medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to submit to the VA and Congress an annual fact sheet containing specified information about their facility of jurisdiction (e.g., the number of veterans treated at the facility) and a quarterly fact sheet containing the average wait time for veterans to receive treatment at the facility.

The required fact sheets must be made publicly available in physical form at each medical facility and in an electronic form on the facility's website.

Bill 118 hr 1089, also known as the VA Medical Center Facility Transparency Act, aims to increase transparency and accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers. The bill requires the VA to provide quarterly reports to Congress detailing the status of major construction projects at VA medical centers, including information on costs, timelines, and any delays or issues that may arise.

Additionally, the bill requires the VA to make this information publicly available on their website, allowing veterans and the general public to easily access and track the progress of VA medical center construction projects. This increased transparency is intended to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively to improve the quality of care for our nation's veterans.

Overall, the VA Medical Center Facility Transparency Act seeks to hold the VA accountable for their construction projects and provide veterans and the public with the information they need to ensure that VA medical centers are operating at the highest standards possible.