Cassidy Applauds Passage of Bill to Help Veterans Suffering From Traumatic Brain Injury
Press Release
Congressman Bill Cassidy (R-LA) applauded the House of Representatives for passing his bill, the Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Care Improvement Act. This will enhance treatment services available for veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and increase reporting requirements on those services.
Dr. Cassidy previously successfully secured an extension of the program from 5 to 8 years in House and Senate Veterans Affairs reform bill.
Dr. Cassidy offered the following statement:
"We always pray that our veterans return home in good health and good spirits. If they do not, it is our duty to provide these men and women with the proper care they need. For those suffering from traumatic brain injury, we can help them by enhancing a treatment program with proven results. Ensuring our veterans have access to quality treatment options is a priority."
Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), the original co-sponsor of the bill, offered the following statement:
"I am proud to have worked with Rep. Cassidy in making sure veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury have access to proper medical care and treatment when they return home. Enhancing this successful program means more stability and certainty for veterans and their families. Louisiana veterans should be glad they have a doctor like Bill looking out for their best interests."
A leading health problem, Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Care Improvement Act of 2014 seeks to improve the quality of life of veterans affected by the disorder by expanding rehabilitation services available.
The legislation will:
Modify a current pilot program by substituting the benchmark for treatment from "assisted living," to "community-integrated rehabilitation (CIR)" services
Increase the treatment options available to include neurobehavioral programs, residential programs, comprehensive holistic (day treatment) programs, and home-based programs
Measure program performance by participant satisfaction and outcome success
Ensure the program is easily accessible and exists in each Veterans Affairs health care region that contains a VA polytrauma center.
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