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S.431: Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 16, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 16, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (10 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 16, 2017
Bill Summary
Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to specify that certain siting requirements applicable under the Medicare program shall not apply to telehealth services that are furnished after 2017 for purposes of evaluating an acute stroke. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services shall not pay an originating-site facility fee with respect to such telehealth services.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 16, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Feb. 16, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Thune (R-S.D.) |