Title VI

VETERANS’ ASSURING CRITICAL CARE EXPANSIONS TO SUPPORT SERVICEMEMBERS

BROWSE · 48 SECTIONS

SUB AImprovement of Veterans Community Care Program13 SEC

SEC. 601.Codification of requirements for eligibility standards for access to community care from Department of Veterans Affairs SEC. 602.Requirement that Secretary notify veterans of eligibility for care or denial of request for care under Veterans Community Care Program SEC. 603.Consideration under Veterans Community Care Program of continuity of care and need for caregiver or attendant SEC. 604.Discussion of telehealth options under Veterans Community Care Program SEC. 605.Extension of deadline for submittal of claims by health care entities and providers under prompt payment standard SEC. 606.Audit of representative sample of veterans receiving care and services under Veterans Community Care Program SEC. 607.Information on wait time and drive time options for receipt of care by veterans SEC. 608.Establishment of period during which a referral under Veterans Community Care Program remains valid SEC. 609.Updates to contracting requirements under Veterans Community Care Program SEC. 610.Publication of community care network sufficiency and payment waiver requests and approvals SEC. 611.Requirements relating to quality of community care providers SEC. 612.Provider training SEC. 613.Oversight authority over community care

SUB BMental Health Treatment Programs2 SEC

SEC. 621.Veteran participation in certain mental health programs SEC. 622.Access to mental health residential rehabilitation treatment programs for veterans with spinal cord injury or disorder

SUB CStaffing Matters9 SEC

SEC. 631.Treatment of psychologists SEC. 632.Mentorship program for executive leadership teams at medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs SEC. 633.Requirement for equivalent role postings for vacant positions at Department of Veterans Affairs SEC. 634.Improvements to Department of Veterans Affairs hiring processes SEC. 635.Department of Veterans Affairs telework policy SEC. 636.Expansion of reimbursement of continuing professional education expenses SEC. 637.Department of Veterans Affairs personnel transparency SEC. 638.Modification of authority of licensure of health care professionals providing treatment via telemedicine SEC. 639.Provision of data on educational assistance programs of Veterans Health Administration

SUB DOptimization of Workforce4 SEC

SEC. 641.Department of Veterans Affairs strategic human capital plan SEC. 642.Department of Veterans Affairs reduction in force notice requirement SEC. 643.Detailed plans and justifications for reorganization of offices SEC. 644.Rule of construction

SUB EVeterans Infrastructure and Transformation14 SEC

SEC. 651.Short title SEC. 652.Modification of authority for sharing of health-care resources of Department of Veterans Affairs to include flexible space utilization and streamlined service agreements SEC. 653.Use of commercial construction and facilities code and standards SEC. 654.Feasibility study for full-service hospital of Department of Veterans Affairs in certain States SEC. 655.Report on strategic plan for infrastructure and capital assets of Department of Veterans Affairs SEC. 656.Permanent extension of pilot program on acceptance by the Department of Veterans affairs of donated facilities and related improvements SEC. 657.Authority to accept donations of construction services, minor construction or nonrecurring maintenance projects, and targeted contributions SEC. 658.Report on use of additional authorities relating to recruitment and retention of personnel SEC. 659.Reports on key capital asset investments, activities, and performance of Department of Veterans Affairs SEC. 660.Development of streamlined procurement model; report SEC. 661.Submission and notification of cost estimates for medical facility leases SEC. 662.Report on capital asset and information technology needs of the research and development program of Department of Veterans Affairs SEC. 663.Improving prevention, detection, and reporting of waste, fraud, and abuse in Department of Veterans Affairs capital asset projects and activities SEC. 664.Report on long-term care physical infrastructure needs of Department of Veterans Affairs

SUB FOther Health Care Matters6 SEC

SEC. 671.Prescription, delivery, distribution, and dispensation of controlled substance medications by covered health care professionals of Department of Veterans Affairs via telemedicine SEC. 672.Copayments for limited supplies of medications SEC. 673.Plan on establishment of interactive, online self-service module for care SEC. 674.Modification of requirements for Center for Innovation for Care and Payment of the Department of Veterans Affairs and transfer of authority SEC. 675.Report on improvements to clinical appeals process SEC. 676.Plan on increasing accessibility of care for veterans with spinal cord injury or disorder