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Improving Veteran Access to Care Act
7/31/2025, 11:03 AM
Summary of Bill S 607
The integrated project team will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to streamline the appointment scheduling process, reduce wait times, and ensure that veterans receive timely access to the care they need. The team will also be tasked with identifying and addressing any barriers or challenges that may be hindering the scheduling process.
In addition to improving appointment scheduling, the bill also aims to enhance communication and coordination between VA facilities and providers to ensure that veterans receive high-quality care in a timely manner. The bill emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the needs of veterans and ensuring that they receive the care and support they deserve. Overall, Bill 119 s 607 seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the appointment scheduling process within the VA, ultimately leading to better outcomes for veterans seeking health care services.
Congressional Summary of S 607
Improving Veteran Access to Care Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish an integrated project team to improve the process for scheduling VA health care appointments. Among other objectives, the team must (1) develop or continue the development of a scheduling system and platform that enables personnel and patients of the VA to view available appointments for VA care, (2) create a process through which patients can telephonically speak with a scheduler who can assist in determining availability and scheduling, and (3) carry out other functions with respect to health care appointments furnished by the VA.
In carrying out its objectives, the team must consult and coordinate with the deployment schedule and capabilities of the VA’s Electronic Health Record Modernization Program.
If the VA determines a required objective or any feature or service in connection with an objective cannot be implemented or incorporated, the VA must report to Congress providing an explanation and setting forth a plan without that objective.
The VA must also report to Congress on the progress in fulfilling the team’s objectives under the bill.
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Current Status of Bill S 607
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 607
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
6Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 607
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 607
Comments
Layne Casey
9 months ago
this bill is bad for vets, it make things worse for us, not better.
