Discussion of telehealth options under Veterans Community Care Program

Section 1703 of title 38, United States Code, as amended by section 104, is further amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (p) as subsection (q); and (2) by inserting after subsection (o) the following new subsection (p): (p) Discussion of options for telehealth When discussing options for care or services for a covered veteran under this section, the Secretary shall ensure that the veteran is informed of the ability of the veteran to seek care or services via telehealth, either through a medical facility of the Department or under this section, if telehealth— (1) is available to the veteran; (2) is appropriate for the type of care or services the veteran is seeking, as determined by the Secretary; and (3) is acceptable to the veteran..