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US HR1110

US HR1110
KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2023 Knowing the Efficiency and Efficacy of Permanent Telehealth Options Act of 2023


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Introduced
02/21/2023
In Committee
03/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission to conduct studies and report to Congress on actions taken to expand access to telehealth services under the Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance programs during the COVID-19 emergency.

AI Summary

This bill, the Knowing the Efficiency and Efficacy of Permanent Telehealth Options Act of 2023 (or the KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2023), directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct a study and report to Congress on actions taken to expand access to telehealth services under the Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance programs during the COVID-19 emergency period and through December 31, 2024. The bill also requires the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) to conduct studies and report to Congress on any improvements to or barriers in accessing telehealth services, as well as any increased risk of fraudulent activity associated with the expansion of telehealth during that period. The reports are expected to include recommendations on potential improvements and expansions of telehealth services, and approaches to addressing any fraudulent activity.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 03/03/2023)

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