Rural and Frontier Telehealth Expansion Act

Senate Bill 2197 - Rural and Frontier Telehealth Expansion Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T05:26:30Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2197 Rural and Frontier Telehealth Expansion Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:26 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2197

Rural and Frontier Telehealth Expansion Act

This bill increases the applicable Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) under Medicaid for telehealth services in rural states or states that have limited broadband infrastructure and that provide consistent and widespread coverage for such services.

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Current Status of Bill S 2197

Bill S 2197 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2021. Bill S 2197 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 23, 2021. Bill S 2197's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 23, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2197

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2197

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Health care coverage and access

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Intergovernmental relations

- Internet and video services

- Internet, web applications, social media

- Medicaid

- Rural conditions and development

- State and local finance

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2197

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the Federal medical assistance percentage for States that provide Medicaid coverage for telehealth services.

Rural and Frontier Telehealth Expansion Act