S. 2787
Reported by CommitteeA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of doctors of podiatric medicine in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
12/15/2021 • Senate
Summary
This bill generally aligns the position of podiatrists with that of physicians for pay and grade purposes within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Additionally, the bill replaces the Director of Podiatric Service position with a Podiatric Medical Director to be responsible for the operation of the podiatric service at the VHA. Such director must be a qualified doctor of podiatric medicine.
Introduced in Senate • 9/21/2021
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Originated in the Senate
Introduced
September 21, 2021
Committee Review
October 20, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-501.
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