HBOT Access Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 6/23/2021
Actions
- 2021-06-23Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2021-06-23Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-06-23 (00)
HBOT Access Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy through a provider authorized by the Veterans Community Care Program to veterans who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are at high risk of suicide or self-harm, and have used at least two evidence-based treatment options for their condition.
Veterans who receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy due to the enactment of this bill must be included in a study on individuals receiving such treatment to determine the efficacy and effectiveness of the treatment for PTSD and traumatic brain injury.
Cosponsors (2)
- Kevin Cramer (R-ND)
- John Hoeven (R-ND)
Subjects
- Alternative treatments
- Government studies and investigations
- Health care coverage and access
- Medical research
- Mental health
- Neurological disorders
- Veterans' medical care
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