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US S4103
TREATS Act Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act
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Introduced
06/30/2020
06/30/2020
In Committee
06/30/2020
06/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
TREATS Act TREATS Act Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act This bill modifies requirements relating to coverage of certain telehealth services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill permanently allows telehealth services for substance-use disorders to be provided via audio-only technology, if a physician or practitioner has already conducted an in-person or video telehealth evaluation. Schedule III or IV controlled substances may also be prescribed online if a practitioner has conducted a telehealth evaluation with video.
AI Summary
This bill, the Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services (TREATS) Act, permanently allows telehealth services for substance use disorders to be provided via audio-only technology, if a physician or practitioner has already conducted an in-person or video telehealth evaluation. Additionally, the bill permits Schedule III or IV controlled substances to be prescribed online if a practitioner has conducted a telehealth evaluation with video. These changes aim to increase the use of telehealth for substance use disorder treatment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 06/30/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4103/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4103/BILLS-116s4103is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4103/BILLS-116s4103is.pdf.pdf |
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