119th Congress Health
S. 3834: Expanded Telehealth Access Act
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Summary
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
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Tina Smith D-MNOriginal
Who scored on this bill
- 1Steve Daines SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the Senate by Steve Daines.
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- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.