S. 3280: Measuring Availability of Providers (MAP) for Veterans Act

The bill titled "Measuring Availability of Providers (MAP) for Veterans Act" aims to mandate a feasibility study by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs regarding the establishment of full-service hospitals in three specific states: Alaska, Hawaii, and New Hampshire. Here’s a breakdown of its main provisions:

Feasibility Study

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to conduct a study to determine if it is feasible to set up a full-service Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital in each of the following states:

• Alaska
• Hawaii
• New Hampshire

This study will assess various factors that could impact the establishment of these hospitals, including the availability of medical staff, infrastructure needs, and potential costs.

Publication of Results

The results of the feasibility study must be made publicly available on the Department of Veterans Affairs website. This publication is required to occur no later than one year after the Act is enacted.

Access to Care Programs

The bill also makes a specific amendment to existing laws regarding the Veterans Community Care Program. It ensures that if the hospitals are established in any of the states mentioned, veterans in those states will maintain access to care through the Community Care Program as of the date the Act is enacted.

Summary of Intent

The overall intent of this legislation is to explore the possibility of providing enhanced healthcare options for veterans living in areas that may currently have limited access to full VA medical services while ensuring access to community care if new facilities are established.

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