Veterans could get better care as VA and military hospitals team up.
Veterans could get better healthcare as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) create specific plans for their medical facilities. These plans would help them share resources and work together better. They would also make it easier for veterans to get care, especially at military hospitals with extra space. The bill also sets up new ways for veterans to report concerns about their care and makes sure patient safety is tracked.
Today, the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs share healthcare resources under existing laws, but there are no required facility-specific plans to systematically improve how they work together. This bill would require both departments to develop and carry out detailed action plans at their medical facilities to strengthen resource sharing, improve communication, and increase the use of military medical facilities with extra space for veterans. It would also establish new ways for veterans to report care concerns and ensure patient safety incidents are tracked and reviewed.
S 3388 · 119th Congress · December 8, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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