To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage and payment for certain tests and assistive telehealth consultations, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates coverage and payment for certain tests and assistive telehealth consultations; demonstration program under certain State Medicaid programs Part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act is amended by inserting, creates tests and assistive telehealth consultations demonstration, and provides pilot program on improved access to certain tests and assistive telehealth consultations for veterans. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, reporting requirements, and grants. The main policy areas are Education, Agriculture, Healthcare, and Energy.
Who Benefits and How
Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities, and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities.
Key Provisions
- Creates coverage and payment for certain tests and assistive telehealth consultations; demonstration program under certain State Medicaid programs Part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act is amended by inserting...
- Creates tests and assistive telehealth consultations demonstration.
- Provides pilot program on improved access to certain tests and assistive telehealth consultations for veterans.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates coverage and payment for certain tests and assistive telehealth consultations; demonstration program under certain State Medicaid programs Part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act is amended by inserting, creates tests and assistive telehealth consultations demonstration, and provides pilot program on improved access to certain tests and assistive telehealth consultations for veterans.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Agriculture, Healthcare, Energy
Primary Purpose
The bill creates coverage and payment for certain tests and assistive telehealth consultations; demonstration program under certain State Medicaid programs Part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act is amended by inserting, creates tests and assistive telehealth consultations demonstration, and provides pilot program on improved access to certain tests and assistive telehealth consultations for veterans.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Schweikert introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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