HR 7017 115th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversight Department of Veterans Affairs Government studies and investigations Health facilities and institutions Health personnel Health promotion and preventive care Health technology, devices, supplies Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Mental health Public-private cooperation Rural conditions and development Telecommunication rates and fees Veterans' medical care Veterans' pensions and compensation

eVETS Act

Introduced: October 2, 2018 See on congress.gov

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Oct 2, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Oct 2, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Oct 2, 2018

Introduced in House

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Enhancing Veterans' Experience with Telehealth Services Act or the eVETS Act

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a demonstration program to expand telemedicine services for veterans who are enrolled as patients in the VA, live in rural areas, and have certain mental health disorders. The VA must inform these veterans of the opportunity to participate in such program and provide them with information on how they can participate.

What's happening now October 2, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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