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Authorizes the VA to contract with a nonprofit organization that accredits health care organizations to investigate a VA medical center to assess and report deficiencies.
Official Summary
Enhancing Veteran Care Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with a nonprofit organization that accredits health care organizations and programs in the United States to investigate a VA medical center to assess and report deficiencies of the center’s facilities.
The VA shall delegate such authority to the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in which the medical center is located or to the director of such medical center.
Amendments
None.
Sponsors
Original sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Cosponsors: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Votes
Passed House: http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2017/roll661.xml
Passed Senate by unanimous consent.
Related bill: HR 42
