Summary of Bill S 2649
Bill 118 s 2649, also known as the Making Community Care Work for Veterans Act of 2023, aims to improve access to healthcare services for veterans by expanding and enhancing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community care program. The bill seeks to address the challenges that veterans face in accessing timely and quality healthcare by increasing the number of healthcare providers available to treat veterans, improving coordination between the VA and community providers, and enhancing the quality of care provided to veterans.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a network of community providers who are willing to treat veterans and meet certain quality standards. This network would be overseen by the VA and would ensure that veterans have access to a wide range of healthcare services in their local communities. Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the coordination of care between the VA and community providers, such as the implementation of electronic health records that can be shared between providers.
The bill also aims to enhance the quality of care provided to veterans by requiring community providers to meet certain quality standards and undergo regular evaluations. This would help ensure that veterans receive high-quality care that meets their needs and preferences.
Overall, the Making Community Care Work for Veterans Act of 2023 seeks to improve access to healthcare services for veterans by expanding the VA community care program, increasing the number of healthcare providers available to treat veterans, improving coordination between the VA and community providers, and enhancing the quality of care provided to veterans.