Collection of information from veterans related to social determinants of health

(a) In general The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall collect from veterans enrolled in the system of annual patient enrollment of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code, as part of routine screenings of such veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, information related to social determinants that may factor into the health of such veterans. (b) Social determinants of health (1) In general The information collected under subsection (a) shall include standardized definitions for identifying social determinants of health needs identified in the ICD–10 diagnostic codes Z55 through Z63 and Z75 (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act). (2) Incorporation of measures Definitions included under paragraph (1) with respect to identifying social determinants of health needs shall incorporate measures for quantifying the relative severity of any such social determinant of health need identified in an individual.