H.R. 7078

Referred to Committee

EDOT Act of 2020

Introduced 6/1/2020•116th Congress•House

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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.

6/1/2020 • House

Summary

Evaluating Disparities and Outcomes of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Emergency Act of 2020 or the EDOT Act of 2020

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to report on the effects of changes that were made during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) with respect to the provision or availability of telehealth services under Medicare. Among other information, the report must include (1) a summary of all services utilized by Medicare beneficiaries during the emergency period, including the number of telehealth visits and in-person visits; (2) any changes in utilization compared to prior periods; and (3) demographic characteristics of beneficiaries who utilized telehealth services. The CMS must submit the required reports after the end of the emergency period, as specified.

The CMS must also award grants to state Medicaid programs to allow them to report on similar information.

Introduced in House • 6/1/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health

Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicaidMedicareRight of privacyRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communication