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EDOT Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7078| House 
| Updated: 6/1/2020
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (26)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Evaluating Disparities and Outcomes of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Emergency Act of 2020 or the EDOT Act of 2020 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 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) with respect to the provision or availability of telehealth services under Medicare. Among other information, the report must include (1) a summary of all services utilized by Medicare 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. The CMS must also award grants to state Medicaid programs to allow them to report on similar information.
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Timeline
Jun 1, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 1, 2020
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.
  • June 1, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 1, 2020
    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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EDOT Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7078| House 
| Updated: 6/1/2020
Evaluating Disparities and Outcomes of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Emergency Act of 2020 or the EDOT Act of 2020 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 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) with respect to the provision or availability of telehealth services under Medicare. Among other information, the report must include (1) a summary of all services utilized by Medicare 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. The CMS must also award grants to state Medicaid programs to allow them to report on similar information.
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Timeline
Jun 1, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 1, 2020
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.
  • June 1, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 1, 2020
    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.
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (26)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8200: EHDC Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicaidMedicareRight of privacyRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communication