HR197-118

Introduced

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include store-and-forward technologies as telecommunications systems through which telehealth services may be furnished for payment under the Medicare program.

118th Congress Introduced Jan 9, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

Amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include store-and-forward technologies as telecommunications systems through which telehealth services may be furnished for payment under the Medicare program. The main policy areas are Agriculture, Health, and Telecommunications.

Who Benefits and How

The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.

Key Provisions

  • Amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include store-and-forward technologies as telecommunications systems through which telehealth services may be furnished for payment under the Medicare program.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include store-and-forward technologies as telecommunications systems through which telehealth services may be furnished for payment under the Medicare program.

Key Policy Areas

Agriculture, Health, Telecommunications

Primary Purpose

Amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include store-and-forward technologies as telecommunications systems through which telehealth services may be furnished for payment under the Medicare program.

Policy Domains

Agriculture Health Telecommunications

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 9, 2023

Mr. Rosendale introduced the following bill; which was referred to …

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Agriculture Health Telecommunications

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