H.R. 2414 · 108th Congress
Department of Veterans Affairs Chiropractic Employment Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jerry Moran
- Introduced
- 2003-06-10
- Latest action
- 2003-12-06 · -See Public Law 108-170.
Summary
Department of Veterans Affairs Chiropractic Employment Act - Authorizes the appointment of, and provision of medical care by, chiropractors within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Includes chiropractors within VHA provisions concerning: (1) qualifications of appointees, periods of appointment, and pay grades; (2) temporary and part-time appointments; (3) residencies and internships; (4) malpractice and negligence protection; (5) treatment as scarce medical specialists for contracting purposes; (6) reimbursement for continuing professional education expenses; and (7) collective bargaining exemptions.