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To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of doctors of podiatric medicine in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
5/11/2023, 3:43 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2545
Bill 117 HR 2545, also known as the "Podiatrists for Veterans Act," aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to clarify the role of doctors of podiatric medicine within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill seeks to ensure that podiatrists are recognized as essential healthcare providers within the VA system, allowing them to provide necessary medical services to veterans.
Specifically, the bill aims to address any confusion or ambiguity regarding the scope of practice for podiatrists within the VA, ensuring that they are able to diagnose, treat, and manage foot and ankle conditions for veterans. This includes performing surgeries, prescribing medications, and providing other necessary medical services.
The bill also aims to improve access to care for veterans by ensuring that podiatrists are able to practice to the full extent of their training and licensure within the VA system. By clarifying the role of podiatrists and recognizing their expertise in treating foot and ankle conditions, the bill seeks to enhance the quality of care available to veterans. Overall, Bill 117 HR 2545 is focused on ensuring that veterans have access to the specialized care they need for foot and ankle conditions by clarifying the role of podiatrists within the VA system. The bill aims to improve healthcare outcomes for veterans and enhance the overall quality of care provided by the VA.
Specifically, the bill aims to address any confusion or ambiguity regarding the scope of practice for podiatrists within the VA, ensuring that they are able to diagnose, treat, and manage foot and ankle conditions for veterans. This includes performing surgeries, prescribing medications, and providing other necessary medical services.
The bill also aims to improve access to care for veterans by ensuring that podiatrists are able to practice to the full extent of their training and licensure within the VA system. By clarifying the role of podiatrists and recognizing their expertise in treating foot and ankle conditions, the bill seeks to enhance the quality of care available to veterans. Overall, Bill 117 HR 2545 is focused on ensuring that veterans have access to the specialized care they need for foot and ankle conditions by clarifying the role of podiatrists within the VA system. The bill aims to improve healthcare outcomes for veterans and enhance the overall quality of care provided by the VA.
Congressional Summary of HR 2545
This bill generally aligns the position of podiatrists with that of physicians for pay and grade purposes within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Additionally, the bill replaces the Director of Podiatric Service position with a Podiatric Medical Director to be responsible for the operation of the podiatric service at the VHA. Such director must be a qualified doctor of podiatric medicine.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2545
Bill HR 2545 is currently in the status of Signed by President since March 14, 2022. Bill HR 2545 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 14, 2021. Bill HR 2545's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 117-96. as of March 14, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2545
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2545
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Health personnel
- Veterans' medical care
- Wages and earnings
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2545
To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of doctors of podiatric medicine in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of doctors of podiatric medicine in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2545
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