We recommended that the Under Secretary for Health evaluate the complex rules related to reimbursement for a veteran’s emergency care at non-VA facilities, and determine if changes in policy or law would make it more likely that veterans would make decisions on where to seek emergency care based upon medical circumstances, rather than fear of adverse financial impact.
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Recommendation Status
Closed
Source UUID
15-02456-396-3
Recommendation Number
3
Significant Recommendation
Yes