To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the waiver of certain telehealth requirements to permit reimbursement for audio-only telehealth services under the Medicare program during emergency declarations.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates waiver of certain telehealth requirements to permit reimbursement for audio-only telehealth services under the Medicare program during emergency declarations Section 1834(m)(9) of the Social Security Act (42. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, grants, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Healthcare Consumers, Criminal Justice, Healthcare, and Science & Space.
Who Benefits and How
Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Patients and health care consumers 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.
Key Provisions
- Creates waiver of certain telehealth requirements to permit reimbursement for audio-only telehealth services under the Medicare program during emergency declarations Section 1834(m)(9) of the Social Security Act (42...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates waiver of certain telehealth requirements to permit reimbursement for audio-only telehealth services under the Medicare program during emergency declarations Section 1834(m)(9) of the Social Security Act (42.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare Consumers, Criminal Justice, Healthcare, Science & Space
Primary Purpose
The bill creates waiver of certain telehealth requirements to permit reimbursement for audio-only telehealth services under the Medicare program during emergency declarations Section 1834(m)(9) of the Social Security Act (42.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
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
- Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Kennedy introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
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