To direct the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to jointly adopt and use interoperable image-sharing software technology for the purpose of sharing medical images and related data at medical facilities of the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

# Bill Summary: HR 7558 **What the Bill Does** HR 7558 would require the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to work together to adopt and use compatible software that allows them to share medical images and related health data between their facilities. Currently, these two departments operate separate systems that don't easily communicate with each other, which can create inefficiencies when patients need care from both agencies. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects military service members, veterans, and their families who receive medical care through both the DoD and VA.

It would also impact the doctors and staff at military and VA hospitals who currently struggle to access patients' complete medical records across the two systems. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The bill has no specific subjects or additional provisions listed at this time.