This bill amends the Veterans Community Care Program to require that continuity of healthcare be considered when determining what medical care is in a veteran's best interest. Currently, the Department of Veterans Affairs uses the Veterans Community Care Program to authorize eligible veterans to receive care from community providers outside the VA system when VA care is unavailable or when the VA determines community care is more appropriate. The legislation adds continuity of care as a specific factor that must be evaluated in these decisions, meaning the VA would need to consider whether switching providers or care settings might disrupt ongoing treatment. This change affects veterans who rely on community care through the program by potentially giving them more protection against unnecessary provider changes. The bill does not specify new funding or implementation timelines beyond the requirement that the VA incorporate continuity of care into its medical decision-making processes.
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