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Veterans ACCESS Act

Introduced: May 16, 2016 Introduced by: Baldwin, Tammy Democratic · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 16, 2016
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Veterans Acquiring Community Care Expect Safe Services Act of 2016 or the Veterans ACCESS Act

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to deny or revoke a health care provider's eligibility to provide non-VA health care services to veterans if such provider: (1) was removed from VA employment for violating VA policy, (2) violated medical license requirements, (3) had a VA certification revoked, or (4) violated a law for which a prison term of more than one year may be imposed.

The VA may deny, revoke, or suspend a health care provider's eligibility to provide non-VA health care services if the VA has reasonable belief that such action is necessary to protect the health or safety of veterans and: (1) the provider is under investigation by the medical board of a state in which the provider is licensed or practices, (2) the provider has entered into a settlement agreement for a medical-related disciplinary charge, or (3) the VA otherwise determines that such action is appropriate.

The VA shall suspend a health care provider's eligibility to provide non-VA health care services to veterans if such provider is suspended from VA service.

What's happening now May 16, 2016

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1