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National Commission on Telemedicine Act

Introduced: January 5, 1995 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 6, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Feb 6, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Jan 5, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Jan 5, 1995
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Commission on Telemedicine Act - Establishes the National Commission on Telemedicine to assess the use of existing and emerging wired and wireless telecommunications and information systems technologies in: (1) health care and health research; (2) health professions student training and continuing education; and (3) medical condition monitoring by individuals at home.

Requires the Commission to: (1) assess whether the technologies are effective in improving health care quality and accessibility and reducing cost; (2) identify provider use and acceptance obstacles; (3) develop a model definition of "telemedicine"; and (4) establish appropriate telemedicine service reimbursement.

Authorizes appropriations from amounts otherwise appropriated for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the Department of Commerce.

What's happening now February 6, 1995

Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1