Protect Lifesaving Anesthesia Care for Veterans Act of 2023

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2070 Protect Lifesaving Anesthesia Care for Veterans Act of 2023 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.

3/12/2024, 5:15 PM

Summary of Bill S 2070

Bill 118 s 2070, also known as the Protect Lifesaving Anesthesia Care for Veterans Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that veterans have access to the anesthesia care they need for lifesaving medical procedures.

The bill specifically aims to address a shortage of anesthesia providers in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system. It seeks to improve recruitment and retention of anesthesia providers within the VA by offering competitive salaries and benefits, as well as providing opportunities for professional development and training.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the credentialing process for anesthesia providers within the VA, making it easier for qualified professionals to join the VA healthcare system and start providing care to veterans in need. Overall, the Protect Lifesaving Anesthesia Care for Veterans Act of 2023 is designed to ensure that veterans receive the high-quality anesthesia care they deserve when undergoing medical procedures within the VA healthcare system. It aims to address staffing shortages and improve access to care for veterans, ultimately improving the overall quality of healthcare services provided to those who have served our country.

Congressional Summary of S 2070

Protect Lifesaving Anesthesia Care for Veterans Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from modifying its policy relating to anesthesia care in a manner that would provide any medical professional other than a physician anesthesiologist with full practice authority for the furnishment of anesthesia care to veterans under VA health care laws. The VA is also prohibited from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the provisions relating to anesthesia care of the proposed rule titled Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (81 Fed. Reg. 33155), or any substantially similar rule.

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Current Status of Bill S 2070

Bill S 2070 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2023. Bill S 2070 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 21, 2023. Bill S 2070's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of June 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2070

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2070

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2070

Protect Lifesaving Anesthesia Care for Veterans Act of 2023

A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from replacing physician anesthesiologists with certified registered nurse anesthetists under the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.