38 CFR § 17.1500 - Purpose and scope.

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# 17.1500 Purpose and scope.

(a) *Purpose.* Sections 17.1500 through 17.1540 implement the Veterans Choice Program, authorized by section 101 of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014.

(b) *Scope.* The Veterans Choice Program authorizes VA to furnish hospital care and medical services to eligible veterans, as defined in § 17.1510, through agreements with eligible entities or providers, as defined in § 17.1530.

(Authority: Sec. 101, Pub. L. 113-146, 128 Stat. 1754)