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KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-620| Senate 
| Updated: 3/9/2021
Deb Fischer

Deb Fischer

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Cosponsors (1)
Jacky Rosen (Democratic)

Finance 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 efficiency and management of the telehealth expansion and related risks of fraudulent activity.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4216
KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2020
Mar 9, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 9, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mar 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1677
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4216
    KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2020


  • March 9, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 9, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • March 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1677
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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  • HR 117-1677: KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021
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KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-620| Senate 
| Updated: 3/9/2021
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 efficiency and management of the telehealth expansion and related risks of fraudulent activity.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4216
KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2020
Mar 9, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 9, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mar 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1677
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4216
    KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2020


  • March 9, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 9, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • March 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1677
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Deb Fischer

Deb Fischer

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Cosponsors (1)
Jacky Rosen (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1677: 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