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US S2910
TeleCAST Act Telehealth for Children's Access to Services and Treatment Act
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Introduced
05/22/2018
05/22/2018
In Committee
05/22/2018
05/22/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
TeleCAST Act Telehealth for Children's Access to Services and Treatment Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on children's access to substance use disorder services under Medicaid. The report must include an analysis of: (1) state options to improve access, such as via telehealth services at school-based health centers in underserved areas; and (2) reimbursement rates for substance use disorder services. In addition, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must report on ways to reduce barriers to the use of telehealth services for children with substance use disorders under Medicaid. The report must include an analysis of the differences between telehealth and in-person services with respect to specified metrics (e.g., costs and quality of care).
AI Summary
This bill, the Telehealth for Children's Access to Services and Treatment (TeleCAST) Act, requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to evaluate children's access to substance use disorder services under Medicaid. The report must analyze state options to improve access, including through telehealth services at school-based health centers in underserved areas, as well as Medicaid reimbursement rates for these services. Additionally, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must report on ways to reduce barriers to the use of telehealth services for children with substance use disorders under Medicaid, including analyzing the differences between telehealth and in-person services in terms of costs, quality of care, and patient/provider satisfaction.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (8)
Pat Roberts (R)*,
Tom Carper (D),
John Cornyn (R),
Joe Manchin (I),
Bill Nelson (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
John Thune (R),
Mark Warner (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 05/22/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2910/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2910/BILLS-115s2910is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2910/BILLS-115s2910is.pdf.pdf |
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