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EDOT Act of 2021

Introduced: July 28, 2021 Introduced by: Kelly, Robin L. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Jul 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 28, 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.
Jul 28, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Evaluating Disparities and Outcomes of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Emergency Act of 2021 or the EDOT Act of 2021

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to report on the effects of changes that were made during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 with respect to the provision or availability of telehealth services under Medicare and Medicaid.

Among other information, the report must include (1) a summary of all services utilized by beneficiaries during the emergency period, including the number of telehealth visits and in-person visits; (2) any changes in utilization compared to prior periods; and (3) demographic characteristics of beneficiaries who utilized telehealth services. The CMS must submit the required reports after the end of the emergency period, as specified.

What's happening now July 29, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3