To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting health care providers and patients. The main policy domain is Healthcare, Technology, Immigration.
Who Benefits and How
health care providers and patients may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, health care providers and patients may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section H5988C7A7AF4B4209A1B30600C997DB82: 1. Removing the in-person requirements under medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology Section...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting health care providers and patients.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare, Technology, Immigration
Primary Purpose
This bill, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting health care providers and patients.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- health care providers and patients
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- health care providers and patients
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Hern (for himself, Ms. Lee of Nevada, Ms. Malliotakis, …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
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