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Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-773| Senate 
| Updated: 3/13/2019
Cory Gardner

Cory Gardner

Republican Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act of 2019 This bill establishes (1) a telehealth service model, and (2) Medicare payment rules with respect to certain services tested under the model. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) shall test Medicare coverage of expanded telehealth services, as defined by the bill, in conjunction with existing models that test the use of accountable care organizations, bundled payments, and other coordinated care models under Medicare. The CMS must (1) establish a methodology for determining the amounts of payment for such services, and (2) provide for evaluations of the service model by an independent entity. The CMS shall expand the application of a service tested under the model if (1) the required evaluation demonstrates that the service either reduced Medicare spending without reducing the quality of care or improved the quality of care without increasing spending, and (2) the Chief Actuary of the CMS certifies that such expansion would reduce net program spending. A service that meets these requirements is defined by the bill as a certified enhanced telehealth service . Medicare payment for a certified enhanced telehealth service shall equal 80% of the lesser of (1) the actual charge for the service, or (2) the amount determined using the payment methodology established under the test model. The CMS shall pay for such services without regard to a Medicare beneficiary's location or area of residence.
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Timeline
Mar 13, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jul 26, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 13, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 13, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • July 26, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4013
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4013: Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act of 2019
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Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-773| Senate 
| Updated: 3/13/2019
Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act of 2019 This bill establishes (1) a telehealth service model, and (2) Medicare payment rules with respect to certain services tested under the model. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) shall test Medicare coverage of expanded telehealth services, as defined by the bill, in conjunction with existing models that test the use of accountable care organizations, bundled payments, and other coordinated care models under Medicare. The CMS must (1) establish a methodology for determining the amounts of payment for such services, and (2) provide for evaluations of the service model by an independent entity. The CMS shall expand the application of a service tested under the model if (1) the required evaluation demonstrates that the service either reduced Medicare spending without reducing the quality of care or improved the quality of care without increasing spending, and (2) the Chief Actuary of the CMS certifies that such expansion would reduce net program spending. A service that meets these requirements is defined by the bill as a certified enhanced telehealth service . Medicare payment for a certified enhanced telehealth service shall equal 80% of the lesser of (1) the actual charge for the service, or (2) the amount determined using the payment methodology established under the test model. The CMS shall pay for such services without regard to a Medicare beneficiary's location or area of residence.
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Timeline
Mar 13, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jul 26, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 13, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 13, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • July 26, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4013
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Cory Gardner

Cory Gardner

Republican Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4013: Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health technology, devices, suppliesMedicare