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H.R. 8491

Referred to Committee

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand eligible practitioners to furnish telehealth services.

Introduced 7/26/2022•117th 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.

7/26/2022 • House

Summary

This bill permanently allows occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists to provide telehealth services under Medicare.

Introduced in House • 7/26/2022

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]

Republican • PA-16

Sponsored 7/26/2022

Cosponsors (2)

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Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]

R-KY-2

Joined 7/26/2022

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Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-21]

R-CA-21

Joined 7/26/2022

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

July 26, 2022

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.

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House7/26/2022

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors2