Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act

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Statements (59)
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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:addresses substance abuse treatment for veterans
challenges faced by homeless veterans
rural healthcare access issues
gptkbp:aims_to_improve care coordination for veterans
access to specialty care for veterans
quality of care for veterans
veteran suicide rates
gptkbp:allows veterans to seek care outside the VA system
gptkbp:amends gptkb:Veterans_Health_Care,_Capital_Asset,_and_Business_Improvement_Act_of_1991
gptkbp:applies_to eligible veterans
gptkbp:authorizes funding for new healthcare facilities
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Department_of_Defense
gptkbp:date_enacted August 7, 2014
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:establishes gptkb:Veterans_Choice_Program
gptkbp:funding $5 billion
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act
gptkbp:impact increased access to private healthcare providers
gptkbp:includes provisions for mental health services
provisions for family support services
provisions for housing assistance
provisions for vocational rehabilitation
provisions for women veterans
provisions for caregiver support
provisions for dental care
provisions for crisis intervention services
gptkbp:intended_to_address long wait times for veterans' healthcare
gptkbp:mandates collaboration with community organizations
annual reports on healthcare access
evaluation of healthcare programs for veterans
increased transparency in VA operations
training for VA staff on veteran issues
gptkbp:provides gptkb:Choice_Program_for_veterans
funding for mental health programs
emergency care access for veterans
funding for innovative care models
funding for telehealth technology
transportation assistance for veterans
gptkbp:purpose improve access to healthcare for veterans
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:VA_MISSION_Act
gptkbp:requires reporting on wait times
VA to improve service delivery
VA to conduct outreach programs
VA to develop a strategic plan
VA to enhance its workforce
VA to establish a hotline for veterans
VA to improve data collection
VA to improve mental health services
VA to establish partnerships with private providers
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:President_Barack_Obama
gptkbp:supports research on veteran health issues
telehealth services for veterans
peer support programs for veterans
community-based outpatient clinics
outreach to minority veterans
integration of mental health into primary care.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Department_of_Defense
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3