H.R. 6435
IntroducedTo authorize the Directors of Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with appropriate civilian accreditation entities or appropriate health care evaluation entities to investigate medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Received in the Senate.
12/8/2016 • Senate
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(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Director of a Veterans Integrated Service Network of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to contract with an entity specializing in civilian accreditation or health care evaluation to investigate any medical center within the network to assess deficiencies of the facilities at such medical center.
Before entering into any contract, the director shall notify the VA, the VA Inspector General, and the Government Accountability Office in order to coordinate any investigation pursuant to a contract with any ongoing investigations or accreditations.
Passed House without amendment • 12/7/2016
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
December 5, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committee Review
Floor Debate
December 7, 2016
Passed Chamber
December 7, 2016
Other Chamber
December 8, 2016
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Related Bills (2)
S. 2554
Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act of 2016
H.R. 42
To authorize the Directors of Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with appropriate civilian accreditation entities or appropriate health care evaluation entities to investigate medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs.