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H.R. 1848 (115th)

Veterans Affairs Medical Scribe Pilot Act of 2017

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Introduced

3 April 2017

Last action

25 July 2017 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2], Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], Rep. Young, David [R-IA-3]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

7 April 2025

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Summary

Veterans Affairs Medical Scribe Pilot Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a two-year pilot program under which it shall increase the use of medical scribes at VA medical centers. The bill defines "medical scribe" as an unlicensed individual hired to enter information into the electronic health record or chart at the direction of a physician or licensed independent practitioner whose responsibilities include: assisting the physician or practitioner in navigating the electronic health record; and responding to various messages and entering information into such record, as directed by the physician or practitioner. The VA shall carry out the program at four VA medical centers located in rural areas, four located in urban areas, and two located in areas with need for increased access or increased efficiency. The VA shall: (1) hire 20 new VA term employees as medical scribes and seek to enter into contracts for the employment of 20 additional scribes, (2) assign four scribes to each VA medical center where the program is conducted, (3) assign two scribes to each of two physicians, (4) employ 30% of the scribes in the provision of emergency care, and (5) employ 70% of the scribes in the provision of care in specialties with the longest patient wait times or lowest efficiency ratings.

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Timeline

  1. 3 April 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 April 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 April 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 April 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  5. 6 April 2017

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  6. 17 May 2017

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 17 May 2017

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 23 May 2017

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 99.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 23 May 2017

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-151.

    Source: Committee

  10. 23 May 2017

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-151.

    Source: Committee

  11. 24 July 2017

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 24 July 2017

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 24 July 2017

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6173-6174)

    Source: Floor

  14. 24 July 2017

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6173-6174)

    Source: Floor

  15. 24 July 2017

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6173-6174)

    Source: Floor

  16. 24 July 2017

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walz objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  17. 24 July 2017

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1848.

    Source: Floor

  18. 24 July 2017

    Floor

    Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  19. 25 July 2017

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

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