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US S3988

Enhancing Preparedness through Telehealth Act


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Introduced
06/17/2020
In Committee
06/17/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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