To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the rate of pay for care or services provided under the Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on the location at which such care or services were provided, and for other purposes.

Increased Payment Accuracy based on Location: The Secretary will establish rates specific to where the care is actually provided, such as a physician's office or a surgical center, rather than just the provider's headquarters (Section 1(a)(B)).

Enhanced Accountability for Off-Campus Departments: For certain outpatient services, off-campus departments must be treated as subparts of a provider and assigned a unique health identifier (Section 1(a)(D)).

Consumer Protection against Unbilled Services: A provider may not hold a veteran liable for items or services unless they are billed using the specific unique health identifier established for that department (Section 1(a)(D)).

Increased Administrative Requirements for Providers: The bill requires each specified site to obtain a National Provider Identifier that is separate and unique from the identifier for the provider (Section 1(a)(C)(i)).

Strict Claim Submission Rules: No payment can be made for care or services unless the claim includes the National Provider Identifier for the specific site where the services were furnished (Section 1(a)(C)(ii)).