H.R. 1302 · 111th Congress
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the position of Director of Physician Assistant Services within the office of the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Health.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Phil Hare
- Introduced
- 2009-03-04
- Latest action
- 2009-07-09 · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Summary
Establishes within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) the position of Director of Physician Assistant Services, who shall report to the VHA's Under Secretary for Health on all matters relating to the education and training, employment, appropriate utilization, and optimal participation of physician assistants within VHA programs and initiatives.
Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that an individual is serving in such position no later than 120 days after the enactment of this Act.