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Increasing Rural Health Access During the COVID–19 Public Health Emergency Act of 2020

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7190

Increasing Rural Health Access During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Act of 2020

This bill establishes, as part of certain grants for telehealth networks and resource centers, a pilot project to increase the use of remote patient monitoring technology in rural areas during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. Specifically, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) must award grants to eligible entities in rural areas to coordinate care for individuals with chronic conditions and conduct other activities using remote patient monitoring technology.

Eligible entities must meet requirements for participating in telehealth networks and must use appropriate technologies. Grant funds may be used, for example, to develop or acquire computer hardware and other equipment. In awarding these grants, HRSA shall give priority to entities that are capable of establishing programs quickly and that use technologies that provide continuous, real-time coaching services.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7190

Bill HR 7190 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7190 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2020.  Bill HR 7190's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of June 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7190

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7190

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Congressional oversight
- Digital media
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Health care coverage and access
- Health information and medical records
- Health programs administration and funding
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Rural conditions and development
- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7190

Increasing Rural Health Access During the COVID–19 Public Health Emergency Act of 2020
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a virtual health pilot program to facilitate utilization of remote patient monitoring technology to maintain or expand access to health care services for individuals in rural areas during the COVID-19 emergency period, and for other purposes.
Increasing Rural Health Access During the COVID–19 Public Health Emergency Act of 2020

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7190

Xochitl Torres Small
Xochitl Torres Small
New MexicoDemocrat
Darren Soto
Darren Soto
FloridaDemocrat
Terri A. Sewell
Terri A. Sewell
AlabamaDemocrat
Tom O'Halleran
Tom O'Halleran
ArizonaDemocrat
Dan Newhouse
Dan Newhouse
WashingtonRepublican
John R. Moolenaar
John R. Moolenaar
MichiganRepublican

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