H.R. 1604 is currently with the Subcommittee on Health; adding coverage provisions, outside of the current “Choice Act” (2014) eligibility requirements would further promote social justice. This may include emergency mental health coverage, regardless of the distance required, which could make the difference in a suicidal contemplation case.
Funds are needed to design and implement technologies, allowing the private sector to access veteran patient medical records, appointments, and other vital process protocols. Increased accountability, productivity and training measures a priority over increasing available services.
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