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Introduced
02/22/2021
02/22/2021
In Committee
02/22/2021
02/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase the use of telehealth for substance use disorder treatment and mental health services, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act or "TREATS Act", aims to increase the use of telehealth for substance use disorder treatment and mental health services under Medicare. It allows for the provision of certain telehealth services, including those related to substance use disorder or co-occurring mental health disorders, through audio or telephone-only technologies in cases where a prior in-person or telehealth evaluation has been conducted. Additionally, the bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow for a telehealth evaluation, in addition to an in-person medical evaluation, as a requirement for prescribing certain controlled substances through the internet.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 02/22/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/340/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s340/BILLS-117s340is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s340/BILLS-117s340is.pdf.pdf |
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