Expanded Telehealth Access Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-20T09:05:39Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3875 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.

12/20/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3875

Bill 118 hr 3875, also known as the Expanded Telehealth Access Act, aims to increase access to telehealth services for individuals across the United States. The bill seeks to expand the use of telehealth services by allowing healthcare providers to treat patients in different states without needing to obtain additional licenses in each state. This would make it easier for patients in rural or underserved areas to receive medical care from providers located in other states.

Additionally, the bill would increase funding for telehealth programs and research, with a focus on improving access to mental health services through telehealth. It would also require the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on the impact of telehealth services on healthcare outcomes and costs.

Overall, the Expanded Telehealth Access Act aims to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for individuals across the country by expanding the use of telehealth services and increasing funding for telehealth programs and research.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3875

Bill HR 3875 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 6, 2023. Bill HR 3875 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 6, 2023. Bill HR 3875's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3875

Total Number of Sponsors

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Total Number of Cosponsors

100

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3875

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, web applications, social media

- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

- Medicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3875

Expanded Telehealth Access Act

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.