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Medicare Telehealth Privacy Act of 2023
1/6/2025, 11:41 PM
Summary of Bill HR 6364
Bill 118 hr 6364, also known as the Medicare Telehealth Privacy Act of 2023, aims to protect the privacy of individuals who use telehealth services under Medicare. The bill seeks to ensure that personal health information shared during telehealth appointments is kept confidential and secure.
Under this legislation, healthcare providers and telehealth platforms must adhere to strict privacy standards when handling patient data. This includes implementing encryption measures to protect information from unauthorized access and ensuring that data is only used for its intended purpose.
Additionally, the bill requires healthcare providers to obtain informed consent from patients before conducting telehealth appointments and sharing any personal health information. Patients must be made aware of how their data will be used and have the option to opt out of sharing certain information if they choose. Overall, the Medicare Telehealth Privacy Act of 2023 aims to promote trust and confidence in telehealth services by ensuring that patient privacy is prioritized and protected. By establishing clear guidelines for the handling of personal health information, this legislation seeks to enhance the overall quality and accessibility of telehealth services for Medicare beneficiaries.
Under this legislation, healthcare providers and telehealth platforms must adhere to strict privacy standards when handling patient data. This includes implementing encryption measures to protect information from unauthorized access and ensuring that data is only used for its intended purpose.
Additionally, the bill requires healthcare providers to obtain informed consent from patients before conducting telehealth appointments and sharing any personal health information. Patients must be made aware of how their data will be used and have the option to opt out of sharing certain information if they choose. Overall, the Medicare Telehealth Privacy Act of 2023 aims to promote trust and confidence in telehealth services by ensuring that patient privacy is prioritized and protected. By establishing clear guidelines for the handling of personal health information, this legislation seeks to enhance the overall quality and accessibility of telehealth services for Medicare beneficiaries.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6364
Bill HR 6364 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 13, 2023. Bill HR 6364 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 13, 2023. Bill HR 6364's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6364
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6364
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6364
Medicare Telehealth Privacy Act of 2023
Medicare Telehealth Privacy Act of 2023
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to maintain certain telehealth flexibilities relating to provider privacy under the Medicare program.
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