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Senate Hearing on VA MISSION Act Implementation

Original title: VA MISSION ACT: IMPLEMENTING THE VETERANS COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM

January 1, 2020

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The Frame

What this does

The VA MISSION Act changes how veterans access healthcare by establishing new standards for , directly affecting the process for veterans seeking medical services outside of VA facilities starting June 6, 2019.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Veterans

Veterans are the primary recipients of the healthcare services governed by the new community care program.

Veterans Health Administration

The agency is responsible for implementing the new standards and mechanisms for community care.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

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Summary

This Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs hearing focused on the upcoming June 6, 2019, implementation of the VA MISSION Act. The committee reviewed the transition from the previous to the new program, which aims to improve the reliability and timeliness of healthcare services for veterans.

Key Facts

  • The VA MISSION Act is scheduled to take effect on June 6, 2019.
  • The hearing was held to oversee the transition from the previous Choice Act to the new community care program.
  • The primary goal of the act is to provide timely and reliable healthcare services to veterans.
  • The committee received testimony from the Veterans Health Administration, the Government Accountability Office, and various veterans' advocacy groups.
  • The Choice Act, passed approximately five years prior, is being replaced due to implementation challenges.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the VA MISSION Act go into effect?
The act is scheduled to be implemented on June 6, 2019.
What is the purpose of the VA MISSION Act?
It is designed to fundamentally change and improve the reliability and timeliness of healthcare services delivered to veterans.

Why It Matters

The VA MISSION Act changes how veterans access healthcare by establishing new standards for , directly affecting the process for veterans seeking medical services outside of VA facilities starting June 6, 2019.

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Transition from Choice Act

The hearing explicitly frames the MISSION Act as a necessary replacement for the Choice Act, which the committee noted had significant implementation issues.

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Connected Entities

personRichard Stone“Executive in Charge, Veterans Health Administration”Map →
personJohnny Isakson“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs”Map →
personJon Tester“Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs”Map →
organizationGovernment Accountability Office“Provided testimony on healthcare implementation”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment20
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