S. 4847 — Introduced in Senate

II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4847 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 30, 2024Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself and Mr. Cornyn) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on active military-civilian partnerships at trauma centers of military medical treatment facilities within the Defense Health Agency. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Advancing Medical Readiness Act of 2024. 2. Study on active military-civilian partnerships at trauma centers of military medical treatment facilities (a) In general The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on active military-civilian partnerships at trauma centers of military medical treatment facilities within the Defense Health Agency. (b) Elements The study required under subsection (a) shall— (1) identify and define active military-civilian partnerships through which members of the Armed Forces participate in the civilian health care system; (2) assess the costs borne by the Department of Defense for providing care through such partnerships; (3) identify metrics and best practices for tracking and evaluating the skills and readiness gained by clinicians of the Department of Defense by providing care through such partnerships; and (4) identify policies, processes, and expertise needed to bill civilian health insurance and patients. (c) Briefing Not later than May 1, 2025, the Secretary shall brief the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives on the results of the study required under subsection (a).