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H.R. 3875: Expanded Telehealth Access Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jun 6, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jun 6, 2023

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

0 votes on this bill

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

66

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

18 points earned
  1. 1Mikie Sherrill D-NJ SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reached a cosponsor milestone4 events+18
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History

  1. Jun 6, 2023Introduced in the House by Mikie Sherrill.
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  1. Dec 17, 2024Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  2. Jun 9, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  3. Jun 6, 2023Introduced in House
  4. Jun 6, 2023Referred 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.