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H.R.2948: Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 7, 2015
- Latest Major Action July 13, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
67 (43 Democrats, 24 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2015 Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to expand telehealth coverage in three phases. Extends the term "originating site," for telehealth service payment purposes, to additional sites, including any federally qualified health center and any rural health clinic, at which the eligible telehealth individual is located at the time the service is furnished via a telecommunications system. ...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 13, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| July 10, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| July 7, 2015 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| July 7, 2015 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| July 7, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) |