Bill > HR1860

This bill establishes a comprehensive program to improve cancer care for women veterans by creating Regional Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Care Coordinators within each Veteran Integrated Services Network (VISN). These coordinators, who will report to the Breast and Gynecologic Oncology System of Excellence (BGOSoE), will be responsible for coordinating care between VA clinicians and community care providers for veterans diagnosed with breast or gynecologic cancers or precancerous conditions. Their duties include monitoring health outcomes, tracking cancer-related data, providing veterans with information about emergency care and mental health resources, and maintaining detailed electronic health records. Eligible veterans must be part of the Veterans Community Care Program and receiving treatment at non-VA facilities. The bill requires the VA Secretary to submit a detailed report to Congress within three years, comparing health outcomes, care timeliness, and patient safety between VA and community care providers, and evaluating potential improvements in cancer care coordination. Additionally, the bill provides specific definitions for terms like "community care provider" and "gynecologic cancer" to ensure clarity and precision in implementation. The legislation aims to enhance cancer care support and tracking for women veterans across the United States.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1860/all-info