To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently include certain HCPCS codes as telehealth services under such title, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides permanent inclusion of certain HCPCS codes as telehealth services under Medicare Section 1834(m)(4)(F) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, compliance mandates, and delegation of rulemaking. The main policy areas are Education, Healthcare, Science & Space, and Technology.
Who Benefits and How
Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Provides permanent inclusion of certain HCPCS codes as telehealth services under Medicare Section 1834(m)(4)(F) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides permanent inclusion of certain HCPCS codes as telehealth services under Medicare Section 1834(m)(4)(F) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Healthcare, Science & Space, Technology
Primary Purpose
The bill provides permanent inclusion of certain HCPCS codes as telehealth services under Medicare Section 1834(m)(4)(F) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Rosendale introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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