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- H.R.8505
H.R.8505: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of telehealth for purposes of recertification of eligibility for hospice care.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 26, 2022
- Latest Major Action July 26, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 26, 2022
Bill Summary
This bill permanently allows, for purposes of hospice care recertification under Medicare, physicians and nurse practitioners to fulfill the requirement of a face-to-face encounter with the hospice patient via telehealth.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 26, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| July 26, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Carol Miller (R-W.Va.) |