BEST for Vets Act of 2021
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 13, 2021)
Better Examiner Standards and Transparency for Veterans Act of 2021 or the BEST for Vets Act of 2021
This bill provides that only health care professionals who are licensed and not barred from practice may furnish medical disability examinations under the Department of Veterans Affairs pilot program related to using contract physicians for disability examinations. Health care professionals include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, audiologists, and psychologists.
What just happenedNov 17, 2021
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJul 13, 2021
- Nov 17, 2021Committee
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jul 13, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jul 13, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate