The bill mandates partnerships between VA medical facilities and rural medical facilities to improve care access for rural veterans.
The Improving Access to Care for Rural Veterans Act requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish partnerships between Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities and rural medical facilities. These partnerships aim to enhance care access for veterans in rural areas and reduce costs. The Secretary may waive this requirement for up to five years if notified to Congress. Each partnership may include agreements for telehealth, co-location, leasing, training, care coordination, emergency services, or other services.
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