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Expanded Telehealth Access Act
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.
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
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
100Democrat Cosponsors
74Republican Cosponsors
26Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3875
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential 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
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3875
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