S. 654 — A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an external provider scheduling program to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs in scheduling appointments for care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.

S. 654 — A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an external provider scheduling program to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs in scheduling appointments for care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to improve the scheduling of medical appointments for veterans by establishing a new program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This program aims to streamline the process of connecting veterans with healthcare providers through the Veterans Community Care Program. Key provisions of the legislation include the creation of a national External Provider Scheduling Program. This program will utilize technology that allows VA schedulers to view the availability of healthcare providers in real-time, making it easier to schedule appointments.