Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to commission an independent study comparing the quality of mental health and addiction therapy care provided by VA health care providers versus non-VA providers. The study must assess key factors like health outcome improvements, use of evidence-based practices, coordination between providers, veteran satisfaction, and care for veterans with co-occurring conditions. It will cover various treatment settings - including telehealth, inpatient, and outpatient care - and must be completed within 18 months, with results published publicly. The study directly affects veterans receiving mental health or addiction therapy services through VA or non-VA providers. The bill does not change benefits or funding but aims to gather data to inform future care decisions.