Enhances oversight and integrity of the Foreign Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The Foreign Medical Program Integrity and Improvement Act aims to improve the oversight and integrity of the Foreign Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. It mandates the Secretary to approve claims and release payments if deemed proper by the Inspector General. In cases of suspected fraud, the Secretary must refer the claim to the Inspector General and may withhold payment during the investigation. The bill also prohibits the use of federal funds for care or services provided by a provider listed for fraudulent claims.
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