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Proposed legislation meant to get the DoD and VA working together to credential medical providers

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published December 19, 2025 at 6:45 AM EST
The Greenville VA Clinic on Moye Boulevard.
Courtesy U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
The Greenville VA Clinic on Moye Boulevard.

An eastern North Carolina congressman has introduced a bill, with bipartisan support, that is intended to get the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs working together with a single, unified credentialing system for medical providers. 

Congressman Greg Murphy said the bipartisan DoD and VA Medical Credentialing Integration Act of 2025 is designed to strengthen recruitment, make government health agencies run more smoothly, and ensure service members and veterans are well cared for, all while making smarter use of public funds.

He added that that streamlining oversight, boosting accountability, and improving coordination will allow millions of military and veteran beneficiaries to access high-quality care tailored to their medical needs.

The MHS is responsible for the care of 9.5 million DoD beneficiaries, while the VHA serves 9.1 million veterans, many with complex health conditions.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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