Increasing Rural Telehealth Access Act of 2021

Senate Bill 2110 - Increasing Rural Telehealth Access Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T05:27:05Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2110 Increasing Rural Telehealth Access Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:27 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2110

Increasing Rural Telehealth Access Act of 2021

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.

Specifically, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) must award grants to coordinate care in rural areas for individuals with chronic conditions and conduct other activities using remote patient monitoring technology.

To be eligible for a grant, entities must meet requirements for participating in telehealth networks and must use appropriate technologies. 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 S 2110

Bill S 2110 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 17, 2021. Bill S 2110 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 17, 2021. Bill S 2110's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of June 17, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2110

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2110

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Digital media

- Health care coverage and access

- Health information and medical records

- Health programs administration and funding

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Internet, web applications, social media

- Medical tests and diagnostic methods

- Rural conditions and development

- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2110

A bill 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, and for other purposes.

Increasing Rural Telehealth Access Act of 2021