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Introduced
02/26/2021
02/26/2021
In Committee
02/27/2021
02/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide for strategies to increase access to telehealth under the Medicaid program and Children’s Health In- surance Program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Telehealth Improvement for Kids' Essential Services Act (TIKES Act), aims to increase access to telehealth services under the Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The key provisions include: the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issuing guidance to states on strategies to overcome barriers and improve telehealth access, such as technical assistance on billing codes, provider licensing, and value-based care models; the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission conducting a study on the impact of telehealth on access, utilization, cost, and outcomes, and identifying barriers and potential solutions; and the Government Accountability Office conducting a study on collaboration between federal agencies regarding telehealth services for individuals under 18, including in early care and education settings.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (16)
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Don Bacon (R),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Michael Burgess (R),
John Curtis (R),
Pat Fallon (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Ruben Gallego (D),
Morgan Griffith (R),
Robin Kelly (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Haley Stevens (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 02/27/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1397/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1397/BILLS-117hr1397ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1397/BILLS-117hr1397ih.pdf.pdf |
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