Section 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