Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act

Bill 118 hr 8261, also known as the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of ensuring continued access to telehealth services, hospitals, and ambulance services for Americans. The bill seeks to address the challenges faced by healthcare providers and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to promote the use of telehealth as a means of expanding access to healthcare services.

The bill includes provisions to extend certain waivers and flexibilities related to telehealth services that were implemented during the public health emergency, such as allowing healthcare providers to deliver care across state lines and expanding the types of services that can be provided via telehealth. Additionally, the bill aims to address reimbursement issues related to telehealth services, ensuring that providers are adequately compensated for the care they deliver remotely.

In addition to telehealth provisions, the bill also includes measures to support hospitals and ambulance services, such as providing funding to help cover the costs of providing care during the pandemic and ensuring that ambulance services are adequately reimbursed for their services. Overall, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act seeks to address the challenges faced by healthcare providers and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, while also promoting the use of telehealth as a means of expanding access to healthcare services.