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H.R.8727: Telehealth Modernization Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 5, 2020
- Latest Major Action Nov. 5, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (5 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 5, 2020
Bill Summary
Telehealth Modernization Act This bill modifies requirements relating to coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill extends certain flexibilities that were initially authorized during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Among other things, the bill allows (1) rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers to serve as the distant site (i.e., the location of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 5, 2020 |
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.
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| Nov. 5, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) |