To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand eligible practitioners to furnish telehealth services.

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Explore the details of House Bill 8491 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand eligible practitioners to furnish telehealth services. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 6:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8491

Bill 117 HR 8491, also known as the Telehealth Expansion Act, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to broaden the range of healthcare providers who are eligible to provide telehealth services. The bill seeks to increase access to telehealth services for Medicare beneficiaries by allowing a wider variety of practitioners to offer these services.

Currently, Medicare only covers telehealth services provided by certain healthcare professionals, such as physicians and nurse practitioners. However, this bill would expand the list of eligible practitioners to include additional providers, such as clinical social workers, physical therapists, and occupational therapists.

By allowing more types of healthcare professionals to offer telehealth services, the Telehealth Expansion Act aims to improve access to care for Medicare beneficiaries, particularly those in rural or underserved areas. This could help to address disparities in healthcare access and ensure that more individuals can receive the care they need, regardless of their location. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize Medicare's telehealth coverage and make it easier for beneficiaries to access care remotely. It is a step towards leveraging technology to improve healthcare access and outcomes for individuals across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 8491

This bill permanently allows occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists to provide telehealth services under Medicare.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8491

Bill HR 8491 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2022. Bill HR 8491 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 26, 2022. Bill HR 8491's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of July 26, 2022