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HR 8515 117th Congress House Health

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow for the furnishing of audio-only telehealth services.

Introduced: July 26, 2022 Introduced by: Smith, Jason Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
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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.
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill permanently allows evaluation and management and behavioral health telehealth services to be provided via audio-only technology under Medicare.

What's happening now July 26, 2022

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.

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