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Introduced
06/12/2019
06/12/2019
In Committee
07/30/2020
07/30/2020
Crossed Over
09/23/2020
09/23/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
VA Mission Telehealth Clarification Act VA Mission Telehealth Clarification Act This bill authorizes health professional trainees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide treatment to veterans via telemedicine. To provide such treatment, a trainee must be under the supervision of a VA health care professional who is authorized to provide health care via telemedicine.
AI Summary
This bill, the VA Mission Telehealth Clarification Act, authorizes health professional trainees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide treatment to veterans via telemedicine. To provide such treatment, a trainee must be under the supervision of a VA health care professional who is authorized to provide health care via telemedicine. The bill amends existing law to clarify the licensing requirements for VA health care professionals, including trainees, who provide treatment through telemedicine.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (14)
Buddy Carter (R)*,
Jim Banks (R),
Andy Barr (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Greg Gianforte (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Josh Harder (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Elaine Luria (D),
Alex Mooney (R),
Chris Pappas (D),
Tom Rice (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Steve Watkins (R),
Last Action
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 553. (on 09/23/2020)
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