H.R. 3636: To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the process by which the Secretary of Defense verifies that health care professionals of the military departments are appropriately licensed.

This bill proposes changes to how the U.S. Department of Defense verifies the licenses of healthcare professionals working in military healthcare facilities. The central aim is to establish a more efficient and streamlined process for ensuring that all healthcare providers meet the necessary licensing requirements.

Key Provisions

• Verification Requirement: The Secretary of Defense is responsible for ensuring that healthcare professionals providing independent care at Department of Defense facilities are properly licensed.
• Centralized Credentialing System: The bill mandates the creation of a centralized system for credentialing that allows commanding officers at military healthcare facilities to verify the licenses of healthcare professionals, no matter where the facility is located or which branch of the armed forces the provider is part of.
• Timeliness of Verification: The Secretary must ensure that at least 90% of these verifications are completed within seven days of the request, as long as the request does not involve a healthcare provider with an adverse history.

The intention behind these changes is to enhance the oversight and management of healthcare professionals within the military, aiming to improve the quality of care provided to service members and their families.

Implementation Scope

This bill affects all branches of the military and aims to unify the process for credentialing across various services and locations, promoting a more consistent standard for healthcare delivery in military contexts.

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