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US S3438
US S3438Rural Delivery of Online Care Services Reauthorization Act of 2020 R–DOCS Reauthorization Act of 2020
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Introduced
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
In Committee
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
R-DOCS Reauthorization Act of 2020 Rural Delivery of Online Care Services Reauthorization Act of 2020 Rural Delivery of Online Care Services Reauthorization Act of 2020 R–DOCS Reauthorization Act of 2020 This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and otherwise modifies grants for telehealth networks and telehealth resource centers that serve medically underserved populations. Among other changes, the bill (1) provides statutory authority for including substance-use disorder providers in the list of entities that may participate in telehealth networks, and (2) specifies a preference for applicants with a record of success in expanding telehealth in rural areas for telehealth resource services grants.
AI Summary
This bill reauthorizes through fiscal year 2025 and modifies grants for telehealth networks and telehealth resource centers that serve medically underserved populations. Key changes include providing statutory authority to include substance-use disorder providers in telehealth networks and specifying a preference for applicants with a record of success in expanding telehealth in rural areas for telehealth resource services grants. The bill also extends the grant program duration from 4 to 5 years and adjusts funding levels and reporting requirements.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/11/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3438/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3438/BILLS-116s3438is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3438/BILLS-116s3438is.pdf.pdf |
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