House Bill 8491
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand eligible practitioners to furnish telehealth services.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 26, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8491
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill permanently allows occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists to provide telehealth services under Medicare.
July 26, 2022
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07/26/2022
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.
07/26/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 29, 2022 6:18:45 PM