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 ==Legislation==
-The PCS was not established by specific legislation but functions under VHA’s authority from the [https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2021-title38/pdf/USCODE-2021-title38-partII-chap17.pdf Veterans Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996] (Public Law 104-262), which restructured VA healthcare to emphasize comprehensive and preventive services.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.va.gov/health/aboutvha.asp |title=About VHA |publisher=Department of Veterans Affairs |access-date
+The PCS was not established by specific legislation but functions under VHA’s authority from the [https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2021-title38/pdf/USCODE-2021-title38-partII-chap17.pdf Veterans Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996] (Public Law 104-262), which restructured VA healthcare to emphasize comprehensive and preventive services.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.va.gov/health/aboutvha.asp |title=About VHA |publisher=Department of Veterans Affairs |access-date=March 11, 2025}}</ref>
+==Partners==
+* VA Medical Centers for program execution
+* National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for prevention initiatives<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.patientcare.va.gov/ |title=Patient Care Services |publisher=Department of Veterans Affairs |access-date=March 11, 2025}}</ref>
+* External health organizations (e.g., NIH) for clinical research
+==Number of employees==
+The exact number of employees is not publicly specified; PCS staff includes clinical policy experts, program managers, and administrative personnel, integrated within VHA’s workforce of over 300,000, with numbers varying by program demands.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.patientcare.va.gov/about.asp |title=About PCS |publisher=Office of Patient Care Services |access-date=March 11, 2025}}</ref>
+==Organization structure==
+PCS oversees clinical care through a centralized leadership model:
+===Leader===
+The Office of Patient Care Services is led by the Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Patient Care Services.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.va.gov/health/leadership.asp |title=VHA Leadership |publisher=Department of Veterans Affairs |access-date=March 11, 2025}}</ref>
+===Divisions===
+The divisions include:
+* Primary Care Services for general health management.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.patientcare.va.gov/primarycare.asp |title=Primary Care |publisher=Office of Patient Care Services |access-date=March 11, 2025}}</ref>
+* Specialty Care Services for advanced medical fields.
+* National Programs Office for initiatives like MOVE!
+==List of programs==
+* Primary Care Program<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.patientcare.va.gov/primarycare.asp |title=Primary Care |publisher=Office of Patient Care Services |access-date=March 11, 2025}}</ref>
+* Mental Health Services
+* Geriatrics and Extended Care
+==Last total enacted budget==
+The specific budget for PCS is not isolated; it’s funded within VHA’s FY 2024 budget of $112.6 billion, supporting clinical programs and oversight, though individual office allocations are not detailed publicly.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.va.gov/budget/docs/summary/fy2024VAbudgetinbrief.pdf |title=FY 2024 Budget in Brief |publisher=Department of Veterans Affairs |access-date=March 11, 2025}}</ref>
+==Staff==
+PCS employs a team of healthcare policy experts, clinicians, and administrators, though exact numbers are not disclosed; staff support VHA’s nationwide facilities from headquarters, focusing on program development and clinician guidance.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.patientcare.va.gov/about.asp |title=About PCS |publisher=Office of Patient Care Services |access-date=March 11, 2025}}</ref>
+==Funding==
+Since its integration into VHA’s structure, PCS has been funded through VHA’s annual appropriations, with FY 2024 at $112.6 billion overall, supporting its clinical oversight and program management roles.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.va.gov/budget/docs/summary/fy2024VAbudgetinbrief.pdf |title=FY 2024 Budget in Brief |publisher=Department of Veterans Affairs |access-date=March 11, 2025}}</ref>
+==Services provided==
+PCS develops clinical policies for specialties like primary care and mental health, oversees national programs (e.g., MOVE! via NCP), coordinates specialty care delivery, and provides resources and training to enhance veteran healthcare across VA facilities.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.patientcare.va.gov/ |title=Patient Care Services |publisher=Department of Veterans Affairs |access-date=March 11, 2025}}</ref>
+==Regulations overseen==
+PCS does not directly oversee regulations but establishes VHA clinical guidelines and ensures compliance with VA healthcare standards across its programs.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.patientcare.va.gov/about.asp |title=About PCS |publisher=Office of Patient Care Services |access-date=March 11, 2025}}</ref>
+==Headquarters address==
+Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20420
+==History==
+The Office of Patient Care Services evolved within VHA following the 1996 Veterans Health Care Eligibility Reform Act, which shifted VA toward a modern, integrated system. Formalized in the early 2000s, PCS grew to oversee clinical care policies and programs, adapting to veterans’ needs with initiatives like patient-centered care models.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.va.gov/health/aboutvha.asp |title=About VHA |publisher=Department of Veterans Affairs |access-date=March 11, 2025}}</ref>
+==Related==
+See Also Links to related programs articles or organizations:
+* [[Veterans Health Administration]]
+* [[National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention]]
+* [[VA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention]]
+==External links==
+* [https://www.patientcare.va.gov/ Official Website]
+* [[wikipedia:Veterans Health Administration]]
+* [https://www.va.gov/health/ VHA Overview]
+==References==
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