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Introduced
06/25/2020
06/25/2020
In Committee
06/25/2020
06/25/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the Secretary of Health and Human Services to waive requirements relating to the furnishing of telehealth services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. This bill modifies requirements relating to coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. Among other things, the bill authorizes the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to generally waive coverage restrictions at any time and for any area. The bill also permanently allows federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics to serve as the distant site (i.e., the location of the health care practitioner) for telehealth services.
AI Summary
This bill modifies requirements relating to the coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. The bill authorizes the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to generally waive coverage restrictions on telehealth services at any time and for any area. It also permanently allows federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics to serve as the distant site (the location of the healthcare practitioner) for telehealth services. Additionally, the bill provides a clarification for fraud and abuse laws regarding technologies provided to Medicare beneficiaries for the purpose of furnishing telehealth, remote patient monitoring, or other technology-enabled services.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Liz Cheney (R)*,
Greg Gianforte (R),
David Kustoff (R),
David McKinley (R),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
Jason Smith (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 06/25/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7338/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7338/BILLS-116hr7338ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7338/BILLS-116hr7338ih.pdf.pdf |
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