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Rural Health Care Access Review Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4348| Senate 
| Updated: 7/28/2020
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (1)
Tina Smith (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Rural Health Care Access Review Act of 2020 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on access to health care in rural areas during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. Specifically, this study must evaluate the use of telehealth and the impact of enforcement discretion in the application of federal privacy standards for the use and disclosure of personal health information by health care providers, health plans, health clearinghouses, and their businesses associates.
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Timeline
May 23, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2990
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • May 23, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2990
    Introduced in House


  • July 28, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicaidMedicareRight of privacyRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communication

Rural Health Care Access Review Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4348| Senate 
| Updated: 7/28/2020
Rural Health Care Access Review Act of 2020 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on access to health care in rural areas during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. Specifically, this study must evaluate the use of telehealth and the impact of enforcement discretion in the application of federal privacy standards for the use and disclosure of personal health information by health care providers, health plans, health clearinghouses, and their businesses associates.
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Suggested Questions

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Timeline
May 23, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2990
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 28, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • May 23, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2990
    Introduced in House


  • July 28, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 28, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (1)
Tina Smith (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicaidMedicareRight of privacyRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communication