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Introduced
05/25/2021
05/25/2021
In Committee
05/25/2021
05/25/2021
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). It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to states on strategies to overcome barriers and expand telehealth, including recommendations on telehealth delivery, billing codes, provider licensing and credentialing, and integrating telehealth into value-based care models. The bill also mandates studies on the impact of telehealth on access, utilization, cost, and outcomes, as well as an evaluation of collaboration between federal agencies on furnishing telehealth services to Medicaid and CHIP enrollees under the age of 18, including in early care and education settings.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 05/25/2021)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1798/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1798/BILLS-117s1798is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1798/BILLS-117s1798is.pdf.pdf |
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