Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-28T09:08:18Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8261 Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/28/2024, 9:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8261

Bill 118 hr 8261, also known as the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of ensuring continued access to telehealth services, hospitals, and ambulance services for Americans. The bill seeks to address the challenges faced by healthcare providers and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to promote the use of telehealth as a means of expanding access to healthcare services.

The bill includes provisions to extend certain waivers and flexibilities related to telehealth services that were implemented during the public health emergency, such as allowing healthcare providers to deliver care across state lines and expanding the types of services that can be provided via telehealth. Additionally, the bill aims to address reimbursement issues related to telehealth services, ensuring that providers are adequately compensated for the care they deliver remotely.

In addition to telehealth provisions, the bill also includes measures to support hospitals and ambulance services, such as providing funding to help cover the costs of providing care during the pandemic and ensuring that ambulance services are adequately reimbursed for their services. Overall, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act seeks to address the challenges faced by healthcare providers and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, while also promoting the use of telehealth as a means of expanding access to healthcare services.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8261

Bill HR 8261 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2024. Bill HR 8261 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 7, 2024. Bill HR 8261's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 786. as of December 19, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8261

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8261

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Accounting and auditingAdvanced technology and technological innovationsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationEmergency medical services and trauma careForeign language and bilingual programsFraud offenses and financial crimesGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careHospital careLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careManufacturingMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareMental healthPerformance measurementPrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurementRetail and wholesale tradesRural conditions and developmentTechnology assessmentTelephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8261

Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access ActPreserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access ActTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain flexibilities and payment adjustments under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8261

David Schweikert

Arizona(Republican)

Mike Thompson

California(Democrat)

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