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Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act

USA117th CongressS-3593| Senate 
| Updated: 2/8/2022
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (4)
Todd Young (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act This bill expands and otherwise modifies coverage of telehealth services under Medicare until two years after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Specifically, the bill (1) allows federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics to serve as the distant site (i.e., the location of the health care practitioner), (2) allows for Medicare payment of outpatient critical access hospital services consisting of telehealth behavioral therapy, (3) conditions payment for certain high-cost laboratory tests and durable medical equipment that are ordered via telehealth on at least one in-person visit during the preceding 12-month period, and (4) allows Schedule II through V controlled substances to be prescribed online if a practitioner has conducted a telehealth evaluation with video. The bill also generally extends any Medicare telehealth flexibilities that were granted during the COVID-19 public health emergency until two years after the emergency ends. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must report on the effects of changes that were made during the emergency period with respect to the provision or availability of telehealth services under Medicare. The CMS must also award grants to state Medicaid programs to allow them to report on similar information.
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Timeline
Feb 8, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Feb 8, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7573
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • February 8, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 8, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7573
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7573: Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act
Accounting and auditingCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmergency medical services and trauma careFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicarePrescription drugsRight of privacyRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communication

Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act

USA117th CongressS-3593| Senate 
| Updated: 2/8/2022
Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act This bill expands and otherwise modifies coverage of telehealth services under Medicare until two years after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Specifically, the bill (1) allows federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics to serve as the distant site (i.e., the location of the health care practitioner), (2) allows for Medicare payment of outpatient critical access hospital services consisting of telehealth behavioral therapy, (3) conditions payment for certain high-cost laboratory tests and durable medical equipment that are ordered via telehealth on at least one in-person visit during the preceding 12-month period, and (4) allows Schedule II through V controlled substances to be prescribed online if a practitioner has conducted a telehealth evaluation with video. The bill also generally extends any Medicare telehealth flexibilities that were granted during the COVID-19 public health emergency until two years after the emergency ends. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) must report on the effects of changes that were made during the emergency period with respect to the provision or availability of telehealth services under Medicare. The CMS must also award grants to state Medicaid programs to allow them to report on similar information.
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Timeline
Feb 8, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Feb 8, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7573
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • February 8, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 8, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7573
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (4)
Todd Young (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7573: Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEmergency medical services and trauma careFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicarePrescription drugsRight of privacyRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communication