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US HR1614
US HR1614To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services under the Medicare program.
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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services under the Medicare program.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 1834(m)(4)(E) of the Social Security Act to expand the types of practitioners who can provide telehealth services under Medicare. Telehealth services are medical consultations and treatments delivered remotely using telecommunications technology, which became particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic. The specific amendment involves modifying the existing language by replacing a list of restrictions with a more inclusive term, effectively broadening the range of healthcare professionals who can offer telehealth services to Medicare patients. While the precise details of the expanded practitioner eligibility are not fully specified in the bill text, the modification suggests an intent to make telehealth more accessible by removing previous limitations on which types of medical professionals can provide these services.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (10)
Mike Kelly (R)*,
Troy Balderson (R),
Ed Case (D),
Carol Miller (R),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Adrian Smith (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Mike Thompson (D),
Eugene Vindman (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 02/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1614/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1614/BILLS-119hr1614ih.pdf |
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