Expanded Telehealth Access Act

Senate Bill 3193 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-30T02:34:28Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3193 Expanded Telehealth Access Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 2:34 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3193

Expanded Telehealth Access Act

This bill permanently allows audiologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other providers designated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide telehealth services under Medicare.

Currently, the CMS is authorized to waive requirements for Medicare telehealth services during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19, and it has done so to allow all providers that are otherwise eligible to furnish in-person services under Medicare to also furnish telehealth services.

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Current Status of Bill S 3193

Bill S 3193 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 4, 2021. Bill S 3193 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on November 4, 2021. Bill S 3193's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of November 4, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3193

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3193

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Health care coverage and access

- Health facilities and institutions

- Health personnel

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Hearing, speech, and vision care

- Home and outpatient care

- Internet and video services

- Internet, web applications, social media

- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

- Medicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3193

Expanded Telehealth Access Act

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the scope of practitioners eligible for payment for telehealth services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.