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KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1677| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2021
Troy Balderson

Troy Balderson

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (14)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Knowing the Efficiency and Efficacy of Permanent Telehealth Options Act of 2021 or the KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 This bill requires certain agencies to report on the availability and effects of expanded telehealth services under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19. Among other information, the Department of Health and Human Services must detail its actions during the emergency to expand access to telehealth services and must analyze telehealth usage by certain demographic groups. The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission must report on the improvements and barriers to telehealth access during the emergency and the risks of fraudulent activity associated with expanded access.
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Timeline
Mar 9, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-620
Introduced in Senate
Mar 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2021
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.
Mar 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 10, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 9, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-620
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2021
    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.


  • March 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 10, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

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  • S 117-620: KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021
AgingCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicaidMedicareMental healthMinority healthPoverty and welfare assistanceRural conditions and development

KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1677| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2021
Knowing the Efficiency and Efficacy of Permanent Telehealth Options Act of 2021 or the KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021 This bill requires certain agencies to report on the availability and effects of expanded telehealth services under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19. Among other information, the Department of Health and Human Services must detail its actions during the emergency to expand access to telehealth services and must analyze telehealth usage by certain demographic groups. The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission must report on the improvements and barriers to telehealth access during the emergency and the risks of fraudulent activity associated with expanded access.
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Timeline
Mar 9, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-620
Introduced in Senate
Mar 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2021
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.
Mar 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 10, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 9, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-620
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2021
    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.


  • March 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 10, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Troy Balderson

Troy Balderson

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (14)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-620: KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicaidMedicareMental healthMinority healthPoverty and welfare assistanceRural conditions and development