Bill 119 HR 657, also known as the "Department of Veterans Affairs Provider Education Debt Reduction Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to enhance the reimbursement of continuing professional education expenses for health care professionals working within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
The bill seeks to address the issue of high education debt burdens faced by many health care professionals within the VA, which can hinder their ability to pursue further education and training opportunities. By improving the reimbursement of continuing professional education expenses, the bill aims to incentivize and support VA health care professionals in their pursuit of ongoing education and training.
Specifically, the bill proposes to increase the maximum annual reimbursement amount for continuing professional education expenses incurred by VA health care professionals. This increase in reimbursement would help alleviate the financial burden of pursuing additional education and training, ultimately benefiting both the individual health care professionals and the quality of care provided to veterans within the VA system.
Overall, Bill 119 HR 657 aims to support and empower VA health care professionals by improving the reimbursement of continuing professional education expenses, ultimately enhancing the quality of care provided to our nation's veterans.