Hearing on Consolidating Veteran Healthcare Provider Networks
January 1, 2017
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The Frame
The proposed consolidation plan determines how veterans access non-VA healthcare providers, potentially changing the standards and networks used for their medical services.
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Veterans
The consolidation plan dictates the network of providers available for their community-based healthcare.
Private-sector healthcare providers
Providers are subject to new performance and quality metrics to be categorized within the preferred or standard tiers.
Department of Veterans Affairs
The agency is responsible for managing the core network and overseeing the third-party contractors managing the external network.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The VA proposes a tiered provider network consisting of a 'core' network and an 'external' network.
- The 'core' network includes Department of Defense facilities, Indian Health Service, tribal health programs, federally qualified health centers, and academic affiliates.
- The 'external' network is managed by third-party contractors across four regions.
- The 'external' network is divided into a 'preferred' tier (meeting specific quality/performance metrics) and a 'standard' tier (meeting minimum criteria).
- The hearing took place on March 22, 2016, in the Cannon House Office Building.
- This was the third in a series of hearings regarding the VA's plan to consolidate community care programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the 'core' and 'external' provider networks?
How are private-sector providers categorized in the proposed plan?
Why It Matters
The proposed consolidation plan determines how veterans access non-VA healthcare providers, potentially changing the standards and networks used for their medical services.
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Tiered Network Strategy
The VA moved toward a tiered system to differentiate providers based on quality metrics rather than just availability.
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