Veterans Affairs Peer Review Neutrality Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:08 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill 118 s 2745, also known as the Veterans Affairs Peer Review Neutrality Act of 2023, aims to ensure that the peer review process within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) remains unbiased and fair. The bill seeks to establish guidelines and procedures to prevent conflicts of interest among individuals participating in the peer review process.

The legislation requires the VA to develop a system for selecting peer reviewers that is transparent and free from any potential conflicts of interest. This system will ensure that individuals chosen to review the work of their peers do not have any personal or professional relationships that could compromise their objectivity.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the VA establish a process for addressing any complaints or concerns regarding the neutrality of peer reviewers. This process will allow individuals to report any potential conflicts of interest and ensure that appropriate action is taken to address these issues. Overall, the Veterans Affairs Peer Review Neutrality Act of 2023 aims to uphold the integrity of the peer review process within the VA and ensure that decisions regarding the quality of care provided to veterans are made in a fair and unbiased manner.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2745

Introduced on
2023-09-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/7/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill 118 s 2745, also known as the Veterans Affairs Peer Review Neutrality Act of 2023, aims to ensure that the peer review process within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) remains unbiased and fair. The bill seeks to establish guidelines and procedures to prevent conflicts of interest among individuals participating in the peer review process.

The legislation requires the VA to develop a system for selecting peer reviewers that is transparent and free from any potential conflicts of interest. This system will ensure that individuals chosen to review the work of their peers do not have any personal or professional relationships that could compromise their objectivity.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the VA establish a process for addressing any complaints or concerns regarding the neutrality of peer reviewers. This process will allow individuals to report any potential conflicts of interest and ensure that appropriate action is taken to address these issues. Overall, the Veterans Affairs Peer Review Neutrality Act of 2023 aims to uphold the integrity of the peer review process within the VA and ensure that decisions regarding the quality of care provided to veterans are made in a fair and unbiased manner.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate conflicts of interest in conduct of quality management and administrative investigations by the Veterans Health Administration and to limit the detail of directors of medical centers of Department of Veterans Affairs to different positions, and for other positions.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Recent Activity

Latest Action9/7/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.