Making Community Care Work for Veterans Act of 2023

This bill aims to improve veterans' access to timely health care through the VA Community Care Program. It sets specific timeframes for scheduling appointments (7 days for non-urgent care, 48 hours for urgent care), modifies access standards to require care within certain driving times (30 minutes for primary care, 60 minutes for specialty care), and allows telehealth appointments to count toward access standards if veterans consent. The bill also establishes new requirements for providers to submit data, creates a "High-Compliance" rating program for providers, and includes provisions for dental care and mental health residential treatment programs. These changes directly affect veterans seeking care outside VA facilities, VA medical facilities, and non-VA providers participating in the Community Care Program.