This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit annual reports to Congress on medical malpractice claims filed by members of the military until 2028. Each report must include the number of claims processed, how long it takes to resolve them, the outcome of each claim, reasons why claims were denied, and any other information the Secretary believes would improve the claims process. The legislation affects military service members who have filed or may file medical malpractice claims against the Department of Defense. There is no specific funding authorization mentioned in the bill, and the reporting requirement will continue through 2028 unless Congress extends or modifies it. This transparency measure aims to give Congress better visibility into how the Pentagon handles medical malpractice claims from its uniformed personnel.
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