Industry Resources | January 17, 2023
VA Proposed Rule: Emergent Suicide Care
On January 17, 2023, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published this proposed rule regarding emergent suicide care. Through the rule, the VA will amend its medical regulations to implement section 201 of the Veterans Comprehensive Prevention, Access to Care, and Treatment Act of 2020, which directs VA to furnish, reimburse, and pay for emergent suicide care for certain individuals, to include the provision of emergency transportation necessary for such care. This rule is effective on March 20, 2023 . . .