Strengthening VA Patient Advocacy for Rural Veterans Act of 2025 aims to enhance the Office of Patient Advocacy within the Department of Veterans.
The Strengthening VA Patient Advocacy for Rural Veterans Act of 2025 amends title 38 of the United States Code to improve the Office of Patient Advocacy of the Department of Veterans Affairs. It mandates that each medical center designate at least one patient advocate to coordinate care for veterans in rural and highly-rural areas. The bill also requires annual reports to Congress and relevant committees, detailing data from the Patient Advocate Tracking System, including common issues reported, resolution times, and compliments or complaints.
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