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H.R.2799: FAST Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 17, 2015
- Latest Major Action June 23, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
171 (85 Democrats, 86 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine Act or the FAST Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) expand access to certain stroke telehealth services to any originating site at which the eligible telehealth individual is located at the time the service is furnished, regardless of where the site is located; and (2) waive the facility fee for certain such originating sites.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 23, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 19, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 17, 2015 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| June 17, 2015 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| June 17, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Morgan Griffith (R-Va.) |