VA Quality Health Care Accountability and Transparency Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 5786 VA Quality Health Care Accountability and Transparency Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 12:41 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5786

VA Quality Health Care Accountability and Transparency Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make certain staffing and quality of care data publicly available on a specified VA website. Among other elements, the information published on the website should include statistics related to patient wait times, effectiveness of care, and staffing and vacancy information.

The website must be (1) directly accessible from the main VA website and the main websites of each VA medical center, and (2) understandable and usable by the general public.

The VA must implement a self-auditing process to assess the accuracy and completeness of the data available on the website and must enter an agreement for the Inspector General of the VA (or other entity) to validate the audits. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office shall review the website to assess the VA's compliance and to provide recommendations on how to improve the website.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5786

Bill HR 5786 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2020. Bill HR 5786 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2020. Bill HR 5786's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. as of July 1, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5786

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5786

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Accounting and auditing

- Congressional oversight

- Department of Veterans Affairs

- Government information and archives

- Government studies and investigations

- Health care coverage and access

- Health care quality

- Health facilities and institutions

- Health information and medical records

- Health personnel

- Internet and video services

- Internet, web applications, social media

- Public contracts and procurement

- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5786

VA Quality Health Care Accountability and Transparency Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make certain information publicly available on one internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

VA Quality Health Care Accountability and Transparency Act