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Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act

USA118th CongressHR-3440| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (10)
Jake LaTurner (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act This bill expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill permanently (1) removes geographic restrictions on originating sites (i.e., the location of the beneficiary), (2) allows the home of the beneficiary to serve as the originating site for all services, (3) allows federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics to serve as the distant site (i.e., the location of the health care practitioner), and (4) expands coverage to include audio-only services for evaluation and management and behavioral health services.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5425
Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act
May 17, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1636
Introduced in Senate
May 17, 2023
Introduced in House
May 17, 2023
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.
May 19, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5425
    Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act


  • May 17, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1636
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2023
    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.


  • May 19, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-197: Rural Telehealth Expansion Act
  • S 118-1636: Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act
Health care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicareMental healthRural conditions and developmentSound recording

Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act

USA118th CongressHR-3440| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act This bill expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill permanently (1) removes geographic restrictions on originating sites (i.e., the location of the beneficiary), (2) allows the home of the beneficiary to serve as the originating site for all services, (3) allows federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics to serve as the distant site (i.e., the location of the health care practitioner), and (4) expands coverage to include audio-only services for evaluation and management and behavioral health services.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5425
Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act
May 17, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1636
Introduced in Senate
May 17, 2023
Introduced in House
May 17, 2023
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.
May 19, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5425
    Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act


  • May 17, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1636
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • May 17, 2023
    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.


  • May 19, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (10)
Jake LaTurner (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

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

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-197: Rural Telehealth Expansion Act
  • S 118-1636: Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicareMental healthRural conditions and developmentSound recording