H.R. 2640: Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act of 2025
The Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act of 2025 aims to amend certain aspects of the U.S. Code related to health care services provided at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. The bill seeks to ensure that non-Department health care contractors are accountable under federal tort claims laws for malpractice or negligence that may occur while they deliver care to veterans. Here are the key components of the legislation:
Accountability of Health Care Providers
The act modifies the existing legal framework which governs the conduct of health care providers at VA facilities. It introduces new rules for:
- Defining Non-Department Providers: The bill specifies that non-Department providers are those not employed by the federal government but hired via contracts to offer health care services at VA facilities.
- Malpractice Claims: If a civil lawsuit is filed against a non-Department provider due to malpractice, the Secretary of the VA must notify the affected individual or their estate within 45 days with detailed information about the provider's involvement in the care given.
- Case Monitoring: If a particular provider faces five or more malpractice allegations within a five-year timeframe, the Secretary can revoke their authorization to provide services at VA facilities.
Notification Requirements
The act sets forth mandates for the Secretary to:
- Communicate to state licensing entities and publish information about any judgments against non-Department employees related to malpractice or negligence.
- Provide clear information on the rights of individuals who may pursue claims for injury resulting from non-Department providers, including how to file claims and any relevant time limits.
Physicians' Accountability
In addition to addressing contractor accountability, the legislation also focuses on the physicians employed directly by the VA:
- It outlines procedures for disciplinary actions against VA employees if they are found liable in three or more separate malpractice claims within a five-year period.
- The amendments call for a review of professional conduct based on judgments against the VA related to malpractice or negligence incidents.
Applicability
The new rules will apply to incidents occurring on or after the date the act is enacted, ensuring that any actions taken under this law pertain only to future incidents.
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Date | Action |
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Apr. 03, 2025 | Introduced in House |
Apr. 03, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
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