S. 607Introduced
Improving Veteran Access to Care Act
Require the Department of Veterans Affairs to create an integrated team to improve VA health care appointment scheduling, including online availability tools and phone scheduling support
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Require the Department of Veterans Affairs to create an integrated team to improve VA health care appointment scheduling, including online availability tools and phone scheduling support
Key points
- Establish appointment scheduling platform
- Require VA scheduling team
- Require progress reports to Congress
- Allow phone scheduler assistance
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2025-12-19 — Held at the desk.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArmed Forces and National SecurityComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingTelephone and wireless communication