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US HR7593
TREATS Act Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act
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Introduced
07/13/2020
07/13/2020
In Committee
07/13/2020
07/13/2020
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 increase the use of telehealth for substance use disorder treatment, and for other purposes. 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, amends the Social Security Act to permanently allow telehealth services for substance use disorder treatment 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 allows 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
Business and Industry, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (6)
David McKinley (R)*,
Ted Budd (R),
David Cicilline (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
David Trone (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, 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 07/13/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7593/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7593/BILLS-116hr7593ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7593/BILLS-116hr7593ih.pdf.pdf |
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