SENATE 2111117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Audio-Only Telehealth for Emergencies Act
- Last Action
- 6/17/2021
Actions
- 2021-06-17Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2021-06-17Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-06-17 (00)
Audio-Only Telehealth for Emergencies Act
This bill requires Medicare to cover audio-only telehealth services during national emergencies. Payment for such services must be made at the same rate as for in-person services.
Subjects
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Health care coverage and access
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Medicare
- Sound recording
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