A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a comprehensive program for testing and treatment of veterans for Hepatitis C virus.
Provides funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs for Hepatitis C detection and treatment programs, beginning with FY 2004.
Directs the Secretary to: (1) develop and implement a standardized Department policy with respect to such virus; and (2) annually take appropriate outreach actions to notify untested veterans.
Directs the Secretary to establish at least one, and no more than three, additional Hepatitis C centers of excellence within the Department health care network. Provides funding.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14392, S14454-14455)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S14455)
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