Ensuring Quality Care for Our Veterans Act

Hozzl · 2024-11-13T20:06:20Z

Explore the details of House Bill 10106 Ensuring Quality Care for Our Veterans 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.

11/13/2024, 8:06 PM

Summary of Bill HR 10106

Bill 118 hr 10106, also known as the "Veterans Health Administration Appointee Review Act," aims to address concerns regarding the quality of care provided by appointees in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) who have had their medical licenses terminated for cause by a State licensing board. The bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into a contract or agreement with a third party to conduct a review of such appointees.

If it is determined that an episode of care or services provided by a VHA appointee was below the standard of care, the bill mandates that individuals who received care from that appointee be notified. This notification is intended to ensure that patients are informed of any potential substandard care they may have received and can take appropriate action.

In addition to these provisions, the bill also includes other purposes related to improving the quality of care within the VHA. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance accountability and transparency within the VHA by addressing concerns related to appointees with revoked medical licenses and ensuring that patients are informed of any potential issues with their care.

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Current Status of Bill HR 10106

Bill HR 10106 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 8, 2024. Bill HR 10106 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 8, 2024. Bill HR 10106's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of November 8, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10106

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10106

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10106

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into a contract or other agreement with a third party to review appointees in the Veterans Health Administration who had a license terminated for cause by a State licensing board for care or services rendered at a non-Veterans Health Administration facility and to provide individuals treated by such an appointee with notice if it is determined that an episode of care or services that they received was below the standard of care, and for other purposes.

Comments

Malani Hinson

639

1 year ago

This bill is just a waste of time and money. They should be focusing on more important issues instead of trying to micromanage every little thing. It's ridiculous how much they want to control everything. I don't see how this is going to make any real difference in the end. Just another example of government overreach if you ask me.