H.R. 5603
IntroducedAccess to Telehealth Services for Substance Use Disorders Act
Introduced 4/24/2018•115th Congress•House
Latest Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 579.
6/12/2018 • House
Summary
Access to Telehealth Services for Substance Use Disorders Act
This bill authorizes the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to waive certain requirements with respect to payment for telehealth services provided to a Medicare beneficiary who is receiving treatment for a substance-use disorder or a co-occurring mental-health disorder.
Reported to House amended, Part I • 6/12/2018
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Health
Drug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth information and medical recordsHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedicareMental health
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
April 24, 2018
Committee Review
May 17, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Floor Debate
Passed Chamber
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Enacted into Law
Text Versions (2)
Reported in House6/12/2018
Introduced in House4/24/2018