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Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act
12/16/2024, 7:24 PM
Summary of Bill HR 10153
Bill 118 hr 10153, also known as the Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act, aims to improve the coordination of cancer care for women veterans within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill recognizes that women veterans face unique challenges when it comes to accessing and receiving cancer care, and seeks to address these issues.
The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination program within the VA. This program will be responsible for coordinating cancer care for women veterans, including providing information on treatment options, coordinating appointments with specialists, and ensuring that women veterans have access to the necessary support services.
Additionally, the bill requires the VA to conduct a study on the barriers that women veterans face in accessing cancer care, and to develop strategies to address these barriers. The VA will also be required to report to Congress on the implementation of the Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination program and the progress made in improving cancer care for women veterans. Overall, the Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act seeks to improve the quality of cancer care for women veterans within the VA by addressing the unique challenges they face and ensuring that they have access to the support services they need.
The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination program within the VA. This program will be responsible for coordinating cancer care for women veterans, including providing information on treatment options, coordinating appointments with specialists, and ensuring that women veterans have access to the necessary support services.
Additionally, the bill requires the VA to conduct a study on the barriers that women veterans face in accessing cancer care, and to develop strategies to address these barriers. The VA will also be required to report to Congress on the implementation of the Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination program and the progress made in improving cancer care for women veterans. Overall, the Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act seeks to improve the quality of cancer care for women veterans within the VA by addressing the unique challenges they face and ensuring that they have access to the support services they need.
Congressional Summary of HR 10153
Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to hire or designate a Regional Breast Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Care Coordinator for each Veteran Integrated Services Network (i.e., regional VA health care administrative areas). Among other duties, such coordinators must ensure the coordination of care between VA clinicians and breast and gynecologic cancer community care providers.
Under the bill, veterans are eligible for such care coordination if they are diagnosed with a breast or gynecologic condition and are eligible for health care through the Veterans Community Care Program.
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Current Status of Bill HR 10153
Bill HR 10153 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 18, 2024. Bill HR 10153 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 18, 2024. Bill HR 10153's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of November 18, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10153
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10153
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10153
Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act
Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act
To designate Regional Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Care Coordinators to expand the work of the Breast and Gynecologic Oncology System of Excellence at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Comments
Alejandra Martinez
643
1 year ago
This bill will provide crucial support for women veterans battling cancer. #SupportOurVeterans
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 10153
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