Veterans Health Administration Leadership Transformation Act

Veterans Health Administration Leadership Transformation Act

This bill modifies certain restrictions on appointments in the Office of the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Specifically, the bill limits the term of the Under Secretary for Health to five years. (Currently, there is no term limit.)

The bill also removes the cap on the number of Assistant Under Secretaries for Health, and provides that the VA may appoint as many as it determines are necessary. Additionally, the bill removes certain requirements for appointing Assistant Under Secretaries for Health (e.g., the requirement that at least one appointee must be a qualified doctor of dental surgery or dental medicine).

The Bill 118 hr 1256, also known as the Veterans Health Administration Leadership Transformation Act, aims to improve the leadership within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The bill focuses on enhancing the accountability and effectiveness of VHA leadership in order to better serve our nation's veterans.

Specifically, the bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a leadership development program for VHA employees in leadership positions. This program will provide training and resources to help VHA leaders effectively manage and improve the quality of care provided to veterans.

Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to conduct an annual assessment of VHA leadership to identify areas for improvement and ensure that leaders are held accountable for their performance. This assessment will help to ensure that VHA leaders are meeting the needs of veterans and providing high-quality care. Overall, the Veterans Health Administration Leadership Transformation Act aims to strengthen the leadership within the VHA in order to better serve our nation's veterans and improve the quality of care they receive.