Expanded Telehealth Access Act This bill expands the types of health care practitioners who may provide telehealth services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill permanently allows audiologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other providers designated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide telehealth services under Medicare. It also specifically allows occupational therapy assistants and physical therapist assistants to provide such services.
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Expanded Telehealth Access Act
USA118th CongressS-2880| Senate
| Updated: 9/21/2023
Expanded Telehealth Access Act This bill expands the types of health care practitioners who may provide telehealth services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill permanently allows audiologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other providers designated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide telehealth services under Medicare. It also specifically allows occupational therapy assistants and physical therapist assistants to provide such services.
Health care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesHearing, speech, and vision careHome and outpatient careInternet, web applications, social mediaLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicare