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Introduced
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
In Committee
05/18/2021
05/18/2021
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 (TREATS Act), aims to increase the use of telehealth for substance use disorder treatment and mental health services under Medicare. Specifically, it allows for the provision of telehealth services, including those using audio-only technologies, for the treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders, as well as for the diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of mental health disorders. Additionally, the bill amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow for a telehealth evaluation, in addition to an in-person medical evaluation, for the purpose of prescribing controlled substances in Schedules III and IV, subject to certain requirements.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
David McKinley (R)*,
Kelly Armstrong (R),
Ted Budd (R),
David Cawthorn (R),
David Cicilline (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Victoria Spartz (R),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Paul Tonko (D),
David Trone (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 05/18/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1647/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1647/BILLS-117hr1647ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1647/BILLS-117hr1647ih.pdf.pdf |
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