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US S4365

US S4365
A bill to clarify licensure requirements for contractor medical professionals to perform medical disability examinations for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
07/29/2020
In Committee
07/29/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To clarify licensure requirements for contractor medical professionals to perform medical disability examinations for the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill clarifies the licensure requirements for contractor medical professionals, such as physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists, to perform medical disability examinations for the Department of Veterans Affairs. It allows these healthcare professionals to conduct such examinations in any state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory or possession, as long as they have a current, unrestricted license to practice in their field and are not barred from practicing in any of those locations. The bill aims to ensure that veteran patients can access these examinations regardless of the healthcare professional's location, as long as they meet the specified licensing requirements.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 07/29/2020)

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