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Introduced
07/31/2019
07/31/2019
In Committee
07/31/2019
07/31/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a national telehealth program, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services, in consultation with a range of stakeholders, to issue guidance for uniform best practices for the delivery of telehealth services. The bill also establishes a grant program to expand access to telehealth services in rural areas and revises the duties of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to incentivize the adoption of telehealth services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish a national telehealth program by requiring the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue guidance on uniform best practices for the provision of telehealth services across state lines. The bill also creates a grant program to expand access to telehealth services in rural areas and revises the duties of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to incentivize the adoption of telehealth services in order to increase access to care in rural areas.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 07/31/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2408/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2408/BILLS-116s2408is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2408/BILLS-116s2408is.pdf.pdf |
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