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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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- Introduced in House - May 11, 2017
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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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 11, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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May 11, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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May 11, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by David Rouzer (R-N.C.) |