Knowing the Efficiency and Efficacy of Permanent Telehealth Options Act of 2020

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Explore the details of House Bill 7233 Knowing the Efficiency and Efficacy of Permanent Telehealth Options Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7233

Knowing the Efficiency and Efficacy of Permanent Telehealth Options Act of 2020 or the KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on the availability and effects of expanded telehealth services under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Among other information, HHS must detail its actions during the emergency to expand access to telehealth services and must analyze telehealth usage by certain demographic groups. The GAO must report on the efficiency and management of the telehealth expansion and related risks of fraudulent activity.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7233

Bill HR 7233 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7233 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7233's most recent activity was 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. as of June 18, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7233

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7233

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Aging

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Child health

- Congressional oversight

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Fraud offenses and financial crimes

- Government information and archives

- Government studies and investigations

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Internet and video services

- Internet, web applications, social media

- Medicaid

- Medicare

- Minority health

- Rural conditions and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7233

Knowing the Efficiency and Efficacy of Permanent Telehealth Options Act of 2020

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct studies and report to Congress on actions taken to expand access to telehealth services under the Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance programs during the COVID-19 emergency.

Knowing the Efficiency and Efficacy of Permanent Telehealth Options Act of 2020