A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a comprehensive program for testing and treatment of veterans for the Hepatitis C virus.
Provides funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs for Hepatitis C detection and treatment programs, beginning with FY2006.
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 S9493)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9493-9494)
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