H.R.2419: To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the process by which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs pays non-Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers for hospital care or medical services furnished to veterans pursuant to the laws adminis

About This Bill

  • Introduced May 11, 2017
  • Latest Major Action May 11, 2017

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Bill Summary

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure that payments made to non-VA health care providers, including payments under the Veterans Choice Program, comply with the Prompt Payment Act and the requirements set forth in this bill. The bill: (1) prescribes payment schedules; (2) requires, with exceptions, claims to be submitted electroncially beginning January 1, 2019; and (3) requires the VA Chief Information Officer to...

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What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

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Bill Actions

Date Description
May 11, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 11, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 11, 2017

Introduced in the House by David Rouzer (R-N.C.)

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