Vida Y Salud-Health Systems, Inc. (VSHSI) is a Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Deemed Health Center. VSHSI is a deemed employee of the Public Health Service under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n); therefore its medical and dental providers are deemed as federal employees with liability protection coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) for actions within the scope of deemed employment.
U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesOffice of the General CounselGeneral Law DivisionClaims and Employment Law Branch 330 C Street, SWAttention: CLAIMSSwitzer Building, Suite 2600 Washington, DC 20201
Founded in 1972, Vida Y Salud-Health Systems, Inc. is a nonprofit organization, designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center chartered by the State of Texas. Vida Y Salud is accredited by The Joint Commission since 1990.