Establishes innovative therapies centers of excellence at VA medical facilities to treat veterans.
The Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to designate at least five medical facilities as centers of excellence for innovative therapies. These centers will focus on conditions such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, chronic pain, depression, Parkinson’s disease, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance use disorder. The Secretary must ensure geographic distribution and that each center has specific capabilities, including an advisory committee, evaluation, coordination, and data collection.
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