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Audio-Only Telehealth for Emergencies Act

USA117th CongressS-2111| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2021
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Audio-Only Telehealth for Emergencies Act This bill requires Medicare to cover audio-only telehealth services during national emergencies. Payment for such services must be made at the same rate as for in-person services.
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Timeline
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate
  • June 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Emergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedicareSound recording

Audio-Only Telehealth for Emergencies Act

USA117th CongressS-2111| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2021
Audio-Only Telehealth for Emergencies Act This bill requires Medicare to cover audio-only telehealth services during national emergencies. Payment for such services must be made at the same rate as for in-person services.
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Timeline
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate
  • June 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Finance Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Emergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedicareSound recording