Establishes an external provider scheduling program to help the VA schedule appointments for veterans' care.

The bill amends title 38, United States Code, to create a national External Provider Scheduling Program within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This program aims to assist in scheduling appointments for care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program. The program will use technology to allow VA schedulers to view and schedule appointments in real-time with participating health care providers. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must ensure the program is available to all VA medical centers by September 30, 2025, and that it reduces wait times for veterans.

Establishes an external provider scheduling program to help the VA schedule appointments for veterans' care.

The bill amends title 38, United States Code, to create a national External Provider Scheduling Program within the Department of Veterans Affairs. This program aims to assist in scheduling appointments for care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program. The program will use technology to allow VA schedulers to view and schedule appointments in real-time with participating health care providers. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs must ensure the program is available to all VA medical centers by September 30, 2025, and that it reduces wait times for veterans.