Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act

1/23/2024, 2:15 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3546, also known as the Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act, aims to improve the quality of mental health and addiction therapy services provided to veterans. The bill focuses on ensuring that veterans receive timely and effective care for mental health issues and substance abuse disorders.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of quality standards for mental health and addiction therapy services provided to veterans. These standards will help ensure that veterans receive evidence-based treatments that are proven to be effective in addressing their specific needs. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the quality of care provided to veterans, in order to identify areas for improvement and ensure that veterans are receiving the best possible care.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increasing access to mental health and addiction therapy services for veterans. This includes expanding telehealth services for veterans who may have difficulty accessing care in person, as well as increasing funding for mental health and addiction therapy programs within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Overall, Bill 118 s 3546 is aimed at improving the quality of care provided to veterans for mental health and addiction issues. By establishing quality standards, increasing access to care, and monitoring the effectiveness of services, the bill seeks to ensure that veterans receive the support and treatment they need to address their mental health and addiction concerns.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3546

Introduced on
2023-12-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/14/2023

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 3546, also known as the Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act, aims to improve the quality of mental health and addiction therapy services provided to veterans. The bill focuses on ensuring that veterans receive timely and effective care for mental health issues and substance abuse disorders.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of quality standards for mental health and addiction therapy services provided to veterans. These standards will help ensure that veterans receive evidence-based treatments that are proven to be effective in addressing their specific needs. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the quality of care provided to veterans, in order to identify areas for improvement and ensure that veterans are receiving the best possible care.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increasing access to mental health and addiction therapy services for veterans. This includes expanding telehealth services for veterans who may have difficulty accessing care in person, as well as increasing funding for mental health and addiction therapy programs within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Overall, Bill 118 s 3546 is aimed at improving the quality of care provided to veterans for mental health and addiction issues. By establishing quality standards, increasing access to care, and monitoring the effectiveness of services, the bill seeks to ensure that veterans receive the support and treatment they need to address their mental health and addiction concerns.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require a study on the quality of care difference between mental health and addiction therapy care provided by health care providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs compared to non-Department providers, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Recent Activity

Latest Action12/14/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.