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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 18, 2016
VA Scheduling Accountability Act
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that the director of each VA medical facility annually certifies to the VA that the facility is in full compliance with all provisions of law and regulations relating to scheduling appointments for veterans hospital care and medical services, including pursuant to Veterans Health Administration Directive 2010-027 (regarding scheduling of outpatient clinic appointments and ensuring staff competency). The VA may not waive any applicable provision of such laws or regulations.
If unable to make such certification, a director shall provide the VA with an explanation of noncompliance and a description of compliance actions being taken.
The VA shall ensure that its directives and policies apply uniformly to each VA office or facility.
People & committees
Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2] · R–IN
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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