(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with a nonprofit organization that accredits health care organizations and programs in the United States to investigate a VA medical center to assess and report deficiencies of the center's facilities.
The VA shall delegate such authority to the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) in which the medical center is located or to the director of such medical center.
Before entering into a contract, a VISN director or a medical center director shall notify the VA, the VA Inspector General, and the Government Accountability Office in order to coordinate an investigation conducted pursuant to such contract with any other ongoing investigations.
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Dec 6, 2017Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9684-9685)
Dec 6, 2017Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 661). (text: CR 12/5/2017 H9641-9642)
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Official Title
An act to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with nonprofit organizations to investigate medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Short Title
Enhancing Veteran Care Act
Official Title as Introduced
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with nonprofit organizations to investigate medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Short Titles as Introduced
Enhancing Veteran Care Act
Short Titles as Passed House
Enhancing Veteran Care Act
Short Titles as Passed Senate
Enhancing Veteran Care Act
Short Titles as Enacted
Enhancing Veteran Care Act
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