United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 4591 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into agreements with certain health care providers to furnish hospital care, medical services, and extended care to veterans.

Last action — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Summary

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into agreements with certain health care providers to furnish hospital care, medical services, and extended care to veterans. This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in addition to furnishing hospital care, medical services, or extended care at VA facilities or under contracts or sharing agreements, to furnish such care and services to eligible veterans through the use of Veterans Care Agreements with eligible providers. An eligible provider is: a provider whose income in the year preceding the year of entering into an agreement did not exceed $11 million; a provider who does not otherwise provide such care or services pursuant to a federal contract; and a physician or provider of Medicaid or Medicare services, an Aging and Disability Resource Center, an area agency on aging, or a center for independent living. The VA shall: (1) establish a certifying process for providers, (2) review agreements at least once every two years, and (3) use the quality of care standards set forth or used by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The VA may enter into an agreement using non-competitive procedures.

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Action History

  1. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  2. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  3. Subcommittee on Health Discharged.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  5. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  6. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Subjects

Aging Health care costs and insurance Health care coverage and access Health care quality Health information and medical records Medicaid Medicare Public contracts and procurement Veterans' medical care Armed forces and national security
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4591 do?
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into agreements with certain health care providers to furnish hospital care, medical services, and extended care to veterans. This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in addition to furnishing hospital care, medical services, or extended care at VA facilities or under contracts or sharing agreements, to furnish such care and services to eligible veterans through the use of Veterans Care Agreements with eligible providers. An eligible provider is: a provider whose income in the year preceding the year of entering into an agreement did not exceed $11 million; a provider who does not otherwise provide such care or services pursuant to a federal contract; and a physician or provider of Medicaid or Medicare services, an Aging and Disability Resource Center, an area agency on aging, or a center for independent living. The VA shall: (1) establish a certifying process for providers, (2) review agreements at least once every two years, and (3) use the quality of care standards set forth or used by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The VA may enter into an agreement using non-competitive procedures.
Who sponsors HR 4591?
HR 4591 is sponsored by Jeff Miller (R).
What is the current status of HR 4591?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 4591?
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