This bill creates a VA Centralized Research Data System to collect and manage information on all VA research projects. It requires a tiered review system for research proposals with standardized, Department-wide timelines and gives national research leaders authority to intervene if reviews are delayed. The bill requires funds be allocated each year to help move high-impact research into clinical use. Major projects must include a veteran impact forecast and a translation plan describing how findings would be shared and implemented. The bill also establishes regional research hubs to support multi-site studies, sets facility-level research performance metrics, requires an annual public report, and encourages secure data sharing with partners such as the Department of Defense and NIH.
For veterans: research projects must include a written forecast of how results could benefit veterans and a plan for putting successful findings into practice. The VA will publish annual reports on research performance and facility results.
For VA researchers and staff: projects must be entered into the centralized data system and follow the new tiered review process and timelines. Major projects must include an impact forecast and translation plan. Regional research hubs will offer review coordination, technical support, help with enrollment, and administrative assistance.
For VA clinical leaders and program offices: the bill requires coordination between research and clinical operations and sets aside funds to accelerate implementation of evidence-based practices into care.
The bill requires the Secretary to allocate part of annual medical and prosthetic research funds for implementation activities. No publicly available information on total costs, specific appropriation amounts, or broader budgetary effects.
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