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To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain health care contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs are subject to Federal tort claims laws, to improve the accountability of physicians of the Department, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-7105| House 
| Updated: 10/30/2018
Dave Brat

Dave Brat

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Barbara Comstock (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Brian Tally VA Medical Care and Liability Improvement Act This bill subjects independent contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) who provide medical care to veterans at VA facilities to the same federal tort laws for medical malpractice that apply to VA health care personnel. An insurance claim for malpractice benefits by a contractor-defendant shall be subrogated to the United States. The VA shall: (1) revoke the authorization to provide VA care of a contractor who has been the defendant in at least three cases during a five-year period that resulted in a judgment or settlement against the United States, and (2) bring an adverse action against certain VA health care personnel for similar reasons.
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Timeline
Oct 30, 2018
Introduced in House
Oct 30, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 30, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • October 30, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • October 30, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 30, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Civil actions and liabilityDepartment of Veterans AffairsGovernment liabilityHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelLicensing and registrationsPublic contracts and procurementVeterans' medical care

To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that certain health care contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs are subject to Federal tort claims laws, to improve the accountability of physicians of the Department, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-7105| House 
| Updated: 10/30/2018
Brian Tally VA Medical Care and Liability Improvement Act This bill subjects independent contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) who provide medical care to veterans at VA facilities to the same federal tort laws for medical malpractice that apply to VA health care personnel. An insurance claim for malpractice benefits by a contractor-defendant shall be subrogated to the United States. The VA shall: (1) revoke the authorization to provide VA care of a contractor who has been the defendant in at least three cases during a five-year period that resulted in a judgment or settlement against the United States, and (2) bring an adverse action against certain VA health care personnel for similar reasons.
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Timeline
Oct 30, 2018
Introduced in House
Oct 30, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 30, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • October 30, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • October 30, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 30, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Dave Brat

Dave Brat

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Barbara Comstock (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityDepartment of Veterans AffairsGovernment liabilityHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelLicensing and registrationsPublic contracts and procurementVeterans' medical care