A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an integrated project team to improve the process for scheduling appointments for health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

12/20/2024, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Bill 118 s 5624, also known as the "Veterans Affairs Appointment Scheduling Improvement Act," aims to address the issues surrounding the scheduling of health care appointments for veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an integrated project team that will work to improve the process for scheduling these appointments.

The integrated project team will be responsible for identifying and implementing strategies to streamline and enhance the appointment scheduling system within the VA. This team will work to ensure that veterans are able to access timely and efficient health care services, addressing the long-standing challenges that have plagued the VA's appointment scheduling process.

In addition to improving the scheduling process, the bill also aims to enhance communication and coordination between the VA and veterans seeking care. By establishing this integrated project team, the VA will be better equipped to address the needs of veterans and provide them with the high-quality health care services they deserve. Overall, the Veterans Affairs Appointment Scheduling Improvement Act seeks to prioritize the well-being of our nation's veterans by improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the appointment scheduling process within the VA. This bill represents a bipartisan effort to address the challenges facing our veterans and ensure they receive the care and support they need.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5624

Introduced on
2024-12-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

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 5624, also known as the "Veterans Affairs Appointment Scheduling Improvement Act," aims to address the issues surrounding the scheduling of health care appointments for veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an integrated project team that will work to improve the process for scheduling these appointments.

The integrated project team will be responsible for identifying and implementing strategies to streamline and enhance the appointment scheduling system within the VA. This team will work to ensure that veterans are able to access timely and efficient health care services, addressing the long-standing challenges that have plagued the VA's appointment scheduling process.

In addition to improving the scheduling process, the bill also aims to enhance communication and coordination between the VA and veterans seeking care. By establishing this integrated project team, the VA will be better equipped to address the needs of veterans and provide them with the high-quality health care services they deserve. Overall, the Veterans Affairs Appointment Scheduling Improvement Act seeks to prioritize the well-being of our nation's veterans by improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the appointment scheduling process within the VA. This bill represents a bipartisan effort to address the challenges facing our veterans and ensure they receive the care and support they need.

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Latest Action12/19/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.