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Introduced
06/17/2020
06/17/2020
In Committee
06/17/2020
06/17/2020
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 with respect to telehealth enhancements for emergency response. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Enhancing Preparedness through Telehealth Act, amends the Public Health Service Act to enhance the use of telehealth technology for emergency response. The key provisions include: (1) requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct an inventory of existing telehealth initiatives, identify methods to expand and interconnect state and regional health information networks, evaluate ways to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies through telehealth, identify legal barriers to providing telehealth services, and promote coordination among federal telehealth initiatives; and (2) requiring the Secretary to submit reports to Congress every 5 years on the findings and recommendations from this evaluation, including potential barriers to telehealth adoption during public health emergencies such as provider reimbursement, insurance coverage, provider licensure, accessibility of telehealth technology, and compliance with privacy and safety regulations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 06/17/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3988/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3988/BILLS-116s3988is.pdf |
Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3988/BILLS-116s3988is.pdf.pdf |
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