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Introduced
04/25/2017
04/25/2017
In Committee
04/25/2017
04/25/2017
Crossed Over
01/05/2018
01/05/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
VETS Act of 2017 Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support Act of 2017 This bill allows a licensed health care professional of the Department of Veterans Affairs to practice his or her profession using telemedicine at any location in any state, regardless of where the professional or patient is located.
AI Summary
This bill, the VETS Act of 2017 or the Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support Act of 2017, allows Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare professionals to practice their profession using telemedicine in any state, regardless of the location of the professional or the patient. It also requires the VA Secretary to submit a report to Congress on the effectiveness of using telemedicine, including assessments of veteran and provider satisfaction, impact on access to care, and cost savings. This aims to improve the VA's ability to provide healthcare to veterans through the use of telemedicine.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (13)
Joni Ernst (R)*,
Cory Booker (D),
John Boozman (R),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Orrin Hatch (R),
Mazie Hirono (D),
John Neely Kennedy (R),
Mike Rounds (R),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Jon Tester (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Tom Udall (D),
Last Action
Held at the desk. (on 01/05/2018)
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