Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act

HR 10153, the Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordination Act, establishes Regional Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Care Coordinators within the VA system to improve care for eligible veterans. These coordinators, reporting to the Breast and Gynecologic Oncology System of Excellence, directly serve veterans diagnosed with breast or gynecologic cancer (or precancerous conditions) who receive care through the Veterans Community Care Program at non-VA facilities. Key provisions require coordinators to manage care coordination between VA and community providers, monitor health outcomes and data, provide veterans with emergency care and mental health resources, and document care in VA electronic health records. The bill also mandates a three-year report comparing health outcomes between VA and community care for these veterans, including treatment success rates, care timeliness, and patient safety metrics.