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S.368: Telehealth Modernization Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 23, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 23, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (6 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 11 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 23, 2021
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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 23, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Feb. 23, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tim Scott (R-S.C.) |