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Rural Telehealth Access Task Force Act

12/29/2022, 5:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8169

Bill 117 HR 8169, also known as the Rural Telehealth Access Task Force Act, aims to address the issue of limited access to healthcare services in rural areas by establishing a task force dedicated to improving telehealth services in these regions.

The bill proposes the creation of a task force comprised of experts in telehealth technology, healthcare providers, and representatives from rural communities. This task force will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive study on the current state of telehealth services in rural areas, identifying barriers to access, and developing recommendations for improving telehealth infrastructure and services.

Additionally, the bill calls for the task force to collaborate with federal agencies, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to implement their recommendations and ensure that telehealth services are accessible and effective for rural residents. Overall, the Rural Telehealth Access Task Force Act seeks to bridge the gap in healthcare access between rural and urban areas by leveraging telehealth technology to provide quality healthcare services to underserved communities.

Congressional Summary of HR 8169

Rural Telehealth Access Task Force Act

This bill establishes the Rural Telehealth Access Task Force to identify, evaluate, and recommend ways to increase adoption of telehealth services and access to broadband internet in rural areas.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8169

Bill HR 8169 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2022. Bill HR 8169 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2022.  Bill HR 8169's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. as of August 3, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8169

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8169

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8169

Rural Telehealth Access Task Force Act
Rural Telehealth Access Task Force Act
To establish a Rural Telehealth Access Task Force to determine how to address barriers to the adoption of telehealth technology and access to broadband internet access service in rural areas, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8169

Greg Pence
Greg Pence
IndianaRepublican
Ann M. Kuster
Ann M. Kuster
New HampshireDemocrat
Angie Craig
Angie Craig
MinnesotaDemocrat
Don Bacon
Don Bacon
NebraskaRepublican

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