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Safe Testing at Residence Telehealth Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8642| House 
| Updated: 10/20/2020
David Schweikert

David Schweikert

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (3)
Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Safe Testing at Residence Telehealth Act of 2020 This bill provides for Medicare payment of certain at-home diagnostic tests and telehealth assessments that are provided in relation to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), requires practitioners to report specified demographic data with respect to such tests and services, and prohibits payment for in-person tests that were already ordered via telehealth.
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Oct 20, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 20, 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.
  • October 20, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • October 20, 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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Safe Testing at Residence Telehealth Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8642| House 
| Updated: 10/20/2020
Safe Testing at Residence Telehealth Act of 2020 This bill provides for Medicare payment of certain at-home diagnostic tests and telehealth assessments that are provided in relation to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), requires practitioners to report specified demographic data with respect to such tests and services, and prohibits payment for in-person tests that were already ordered via telehealth.
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Timeline
Oct 20, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 20, 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.
  • October 20, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • October 20, 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.
David Schweikert

David Schweikert

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (3)
Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Blood and blood diseasesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment studies and investigationsHealth information and medical recordsHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare