HR 4040
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Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID–19 Act of 2022
Introduced: June 22, 2021
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Introduced
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Became law
Jul 28, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jul 27, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 27, 2022
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 416 - 12 (Roll no. 400). (text: CR H7189-7190)
Jul 27, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 416 - 12 (Roll no. 400).(text: CR H7189-7190)
Jul 27, 2022
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 221 (Roll no. 399).
Jul 27, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7221-7223)
Jul 27, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the Schweikert motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Schweikert demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.
Jul 27, 2022
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jul 27, 2022
Mr. Schweikert moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 27, 2022
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 27, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4040.
Jul 27, 2022
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 263 and H.R. 4040. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill. H. Res. 517 is considered adopted.
Jul 27, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1256. (consideration: CR H7189-7197)
Jul 27, 2022
Rule H. Res. 1256 passed House.
Jul 26, 2022
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1256 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 263 and H.R. 4040. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill. H. Res. 517 is considered adopted.
Jun 23, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 22, 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.
Jun 22, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2022 | House · vote #400 | On Passage | Passed | 416–12 | See who voted → |
| Jul 27, 2022 | House · vote #399 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | 205–221 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2022
This bill modifies the extension of certain Medicare telehealth flexibilities after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Specifically, the bill provides that certain flexibilities continue to apply until December 31, 2024, if the emergency period ends before that date. The bill allows
- beneficiaries to continue to receive telehealth services at any site, regardless of type or location (e.g., the beneficiary's home);
- occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists to continue to furnish telehealth services;
- federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics to continue to serve as the distant site (i.e., the location of the health care practitioner);
- evaluation and management and behavioral health services to continue to be provided via audio-only technology; and
- hospice physicians and nurse practitioners to continue to complete certain requirements relating to patient recertifications via telehealth.
The bill also delays implementation of certain in-person evaluation requirements for mental health telehealth services until January 1, 2025, or the first day after the end of the emergency period, whichever is later.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Committees of jurisdiction
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