VA Health Care Capacity Assessment Act

The VA Health Care Capacity Assessment Act directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a comprehensive biennial report to Congress on the staffing of all Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities. This report, due within 180 days of enactment and every two years thereafter, aims to ensure appropriate staffing levels and timely access to care for veterans by assessing current capacity and identifying areas for improvement. Each report must include a system-wide assessment of staffing for healthcare professionals and support personnel, clinical panel sizes, and physical plant space, along with a detailed plan and timeline for addressing any identified deficiencies. It also requires current wait times and workload levels for key clinics, an analysis of Inspector General findings on staffing shortages, and the VA's plan to utilize direct appointment authority. Furthermore, the report must detail succession planning , including vacant positions and plans for filling them, and track the number of healthcare providers who have left their positions, detailing their subsequent employment status.