Pub. L. 115-182
Pub. L. 115-182 - John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018" or the "VA MISSION Act of 2018
- Pub. L. 115-182 - John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018" or the "VA MISSION Act of 2018
- 115th Congress
- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
- SEC. 100. SHORT TITLE; REFERENCES TO TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE.
- SEC. 101. ESTABLISHMENT OF VETERANS COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM.
- SEC. 102. AUTHORIZATION OF AGREEMENTS BETWEEN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND NON-DEPARTMENT PROVIDERS.
- SEC. 103. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS FOR STATE VETERANS HOMES.
- SEC. 104. ACCESS STANDARDS AND STANDARDS FOR QUALITY.
- SEC. 105. ACCESS TO WALK-IN CARE.
- SEC. 106. STRATEGY REGARDING THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HIGH-PERFORMING INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE NETWORK.
- SEC. 107. APPLICABILITY OF DIRECTIVE OF OFFICE OF FEDERAL CONTRACT COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS.
- SEC. 108. PREVENTION OF CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS FROM PROVIDING NON-DEPARTMENT HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO VETERANS.
- SEC. 109. REMEDIATION OF MEDICAL SERVICE LINES.
- SEC. 111. PROMPT PAYMENT TO PROVIDERS.
- SEC. 112. AUTHORITY TO PAY FOR AUTHORIZED CARE NOT SUBJECT TO AN AGREEMENT.
- SEC. 113. IMPROVEMENT OF AUTHORITY TO RECOVER THE COST OF SERVICES FURNISHED FOR NON-SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES.
- SEC. 114. PROCESSING OF CLAIMS FOR REIMBURSEMENT THROUGH ELECTRONIC INTERFACE.
- SEC. 121. EDUCATION PROGRAM ON HEALTH CARE OPTIONS.
- SEC. 122. TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ADMINISTRATION OF NON-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTH CARE.
- SEC. 123. CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR NON-DEPARTMENT MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS.
- SEC. 131. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROCESSES TO ENSURE SAFE OPIOID PRESCRIBING PRACTICES BY NON-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
- SEC. 132. IMPROVING INFORMATION SHARING WITH COMMUNITY PROVIDERS.
- SEC. 133. COMPETENCY STANDARDS FOR NON-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
- SEC. 134. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL NETWORK OF STATE-BASED PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAMS.
- SEC. 141. PLANS FOR USE OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS REQUIRED.
- SEC. 142. VETERANS CHOICE FUND FLEXIBILITY.
- SEC. 143. SUNSET OF VETERANS CHOICE PROGRAM.
- SEC. 144. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
- SEC. 151. LICENSURE OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PROVIDING TREATMENT VIA TELEMEDICINE.
- SEC. 152. AUTHORITY FOR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CENTER FOR INNOVATION FOR CARE AND PAYMENT.
- SEC. 153. AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE FOR OPERATIONS ON LIVE DONORS FOR PURPOSES OF CONDUCTING TRANSPLANT PROCEDURES FOR VETERANS.
- SEC. 161. EXPANSION OF FAMILY CAREGIVER PROGRAM OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
- SEC. 162. IMPLEMENTATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO ASSESS AND IMPROVE THE FAMILY CAREGIVER PROGRAM.
- SEC. 163. MODIFICATIONS TO ANNUAL EVALUATION REPORT ON CAREGIVER PROGRAM OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
- SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE.
- SEC. 202. THE COMMISSION.
- SEC. 203. PROCEDURE FOR MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS.
- SEC. 204. ACTIONS REGARDING INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES OF THE VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION.
- SEC. 205. IMPLEMENTATION..
- SEC. 206. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ASSET AND INFRASTRUCTURE REVIEW ACCOUNT.
- SEC. 207. CONGRESSIONAL CONSIDERATION OF COMMISSION REPORT.
- SEC. 208. OTHER MATTERS.
- SEC. 209. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 211. IMPROVEMENT TO TRAINING OF CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL.
- SEC. 212. REVIEW OF ENHANCED USE LEASES.
- SEC. 213. ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH CARE FURNISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO VETERANS WHO LIVE IN THE PACIFIC TERRITORIES.
- SEC. 301. DESIGNATED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
- SEC. 302. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF DEBT THAT MAY BE REDUCED UNDER EDUCATION DEBT REDUCTION PROGRAM OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
- SEC. 303. ESTABLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SPECIALTY EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.
- SEC. 304. VETERANS HEALING VETERANS MEDICAL ACCESS AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
- SEC. 305. BONUSES FOR RECRUITMENT, RELOCATION, AND RETENTION.
- SEC. 306. INCLUSION OF VET CENTER EMPLOYEES IN EDUCATION DEBT REDUCTION PROGRAM OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
- SEC. 401. DEVELOPMENT OF CRITERIA FOR DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN MEDICAL FACILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AS UNDERSERVED FACILITIES AND PLAN TO ADDRESS PROBLEM OF UNDERSERVED FACILITIES.
- SEC. 402. PILOT PROGRAM TO FURNISH MOBILE DEPLOYMENT TEAMS TO UNDERSERVED FACILITIES.
- SEC. 403. PILOT PROGRAM ON GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESIDENCY.
- SEC. 501. ANNUAL REPORT ON PERFORMANCE AWARDS AND BONUSES AWARDED TO CERTAIN HIGH-LEVEL EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT.
- SEC. 502. ROLE OF PODIATRISTS IN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
- SEC. 503. DEFINITION OF MAJOR MEDICAL FACILITY PROJECT.
- SEC. 504. AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN MAJOR MEDICAL FACILITY PROJECTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
- SEC. 505. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PERSONNEL TRANSPARENCY.
- SEC. 506. PROGRAM ON ESTABLISHMENT OF PEER SPECIALISTS IN PATIENT ALIGNED CARE TEAM SETTINGS WITHIN MEDICAL CENTERS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
- SEC. 507. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL SCRIBE PILOT PROGRAM.
- SEC. 508. EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT TO COLLECT FEES FOR HOUSING LOANS GUARANTEED BY SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
- SEC. 509. EXTENSION OF REDUCTION IN AMOUNT OF PENSION FURNISHED BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR CERTAIN VETERANS COVERED BY MEDICAID PLANS FOR SERVICES FURNISHED BY NURSING FACILITIES.
- SEC. 510. APPROPRIATION OF AMOUNTS.
- SEC. 511. TECHNICAL CORRECTION.
- SEC. 512. BUDGETARY EFFECTS.
- Legislative History
- LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2372 (H.R. 4910) (H.R. 5674):
- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018):
- DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2018):
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