Establishes a pilot program for the VA to use four-dimensional lung imaging software to identify respiratory disorders in veterans.
The AIR CARE for Vets Act of 2026 mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program using four-dimensional functional lung imaging software to identify respiratory disorders and lung disease in veterans receiving care at VA facilities. The Secretary is directed to lease this FDA-approved software from an eligible entity. The program's authority expires five years after the act's enactment, and a report on its effectiveness must be submitted to Congress two years after the authority expires.
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