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Modernized Medicine Act

USA116th CongressHR-6538| House 
| Updated: 4/17/2020
Joseph P. Kennedy

Joseph P. Kennedy

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Fred Upton (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Modernized Medicine Act This bill increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for Medicaid telehealth services that are furnished during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). In order to receive the increased FMAP, state Medicaid programs must provide coverage that is consistent with Medicare coverage of telehealth services.
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Timeline
Apr 17, 2020
Introduced in House
Apr 17, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • April 17, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • April 17, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6379: Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidState and local finance

Modernized Medicine Act

USA116th CongressHR-6538| House 
| Updated: 4/17/2020
Modernized Medicine Act This bill increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for Medicaid telehealth services that are furnished during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). In order to receive the increased FMAP, state Medicaid programs must provide coverage that is consistent with Medicare coverage of telehealth services.
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Timeline
Apr 17, 2020
Introduced in House
Apr 17, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • April 17, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • April 17, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Joseph P. Kennedy

Joseph P. Kennedy

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Fred Upton (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6379: Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidState and local finance