Bill 118 hr 8154, also known as the Telehealth Services Extension Act, aims to make changes to title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to extend telehealth services for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and rural health clinics (RHCs).
Telehealth services have become increasingly important in providing access to healthcare for individuals in rural and underserved areas. This bill recognizes the value of telehealth services and seeks to ensure that FQHCs and RHCs are able to continue offering these services to their patients.
Specifically, the bill includes provisions to expand the types of telehealth services that FQHCs and RHCs are able to provide, as well as increasing reimbursement rates for these services. Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the process for FQHCs and RHCs to become eligible to offer telehealth services.
Overall, the Telehealth Services Extension Act is focused on improving access to healthcare for individuals in rural and underserved areas by extending telehealth services for FQHCs and RHCs. This bill recognizes the importance of telehealth services in providing quality healthcare to all individuals, regardless of their location.