Protect Telehealth Access Act of 2020

House Bill 7391 - Protect Telehealth Access Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:16:49Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7391 Protect Telehealth Access 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 7391

Protect Telehealth Access Act of 2020

This bill modifies requirements relating to coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill removes restrictions that require the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) to be in a rural area, and allows the home of a beneficiary to serve as the originating site for all services (rather than for only certain services).

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Current Status of Bill HR 7391

Bill HR 7391 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 26, 2020. Bill HR 7391 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 26, 2020. Bill HR 7391's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of June 26, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7391

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7391

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Health care coverage and access

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Internet and video services

- Internet, web applications, social media

- Medicare

- Rural conditions and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7391

Protect Telehealth Access Act of 2020

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove certain geographic and originating site restrictions on the furnishing of telehealth services under the Medicare program.

Protect Telehealth Access Act of 2020