US HB2419 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on May 11 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-05-11 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 11 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-05-11 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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 administered by the Secretary. 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 establish by such date an electronic interface for health care providers to submit reimbursement claims. The VA shall: (1) within 90 days after enactment of this bill, make necessary modifications to ensure prompt payment for hospital care or medical treatment furnished under the program, and (2) within 180 days after enactment of this bill, adjudicate all program claims submitted before such date by non-VA health care providers.
Title
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 administered by the Secretary.
Sponsors
Rep. David Rouzer [R-NC] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2017-05-11 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
2017-05-11 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
2017-05-11 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Hospital care
Veterans' medical care
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Hospital care
Veterans' medical care
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2419/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2419/BILLS-115hr2419ih.pdf |