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National Telehealth Strategy and Data Advancement Act

2/9/2022, 1:25 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5763

National Telehealth Strategy and Data Advancement Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 grants administered by the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth for telehealth networks and telehealth resource centers. It also directs the Department of Health and Human Services to advance and coordinate federal telehealth efforts by, among other activities, developing a plan to align telehealth initiatives across federal agencies and standardizing certain telehealth grant processes and reporting measures.

Current Status of Bill HR 5763

Bill HR 5763 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2020. Bill HR 5763 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2020.  Bill HR 5763's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 5, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5763

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5763

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Computers and information technology
- Government information and archives
- Health care quality
- Health information and medical records
- Health programs administration and funding
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Medical research

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5763

National Telehealth Strategy and Data Advancement Act
To amend the Public Health Service Act to advance telehealth by developing a plan for adoption and coordination by Federal agencies, and for other purposes.
National Telehealth Strategy and Data Advancement Act

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