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KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021

Introduced: March 9, 2021 Introduced by: Balderson, Troy Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
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Mar 10, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 9, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 9, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Knowing the Efficiency and Efficacy of Permanent Telehealth Options Act of 2021 or the KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021

This bill requires certain agencies to report on the availability and effects of expanded telehealth services under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19.

Among other information, the Department of Health and Human Services must detail its actions during the emergency to expand access to telehealth services and must analyze telehealth usage by certain demographic groups. The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission must report on the improvements and barriers to telehealth access during the emergency and the risks of fraudulent activity associated with expanded access.

What's happening now March 10, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 3 Republican 4