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H.R.241 Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act, 113th Congress

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  • Latest Action: May 21, 2013 Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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    • ‘(d)(1) In managing the provision of hospital care and medical services under section 1710(a) of this title, the Secretary shall ensure that for each veteran seeking such care or services from a Department medical facility, the standard for access to care, determined from the date on which the veteran contacts the Department seeking an appointment until the date on which a visit with an appropriate health care provider is completed, is 30 days. (1 comments, Link )

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      specifically, this section of the legislation: "‘(d)(1) In managing the provision of hospital care and medical services under section 1710(a) of this title, the Secretary shall ensure that for each veteran seeking such care or services from a Department medical facility, the standard for access to care, determined from the date on which the veteran contacts the Department seeking an appointment until the date on which a visit with an appropriate health care provider is completed, is 30 days.",

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