To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect access to telehealth services under the Medicare program.

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Explore the details of House Bill 7444 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect access to telehealth services under the Medicare program. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/10/2026, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7444

H.R. 7444, introduced in the 119th Congress on February 9, 2026, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to safeguard access to telehealth services within the Medicare program.

Congressional Summary of HR 7444

Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act

This bill expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare.

Specifically, the bill permanently (1) removes geographic restrictions on originating sites (i.e., the location of the beneficiary), (2) allows the home of the beneficiary to serve as the originating site for all services, (3) allows federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics to serve as the distant site (i.e., the location of the health care practitioner), and (4) expands coverage to include audio-only services for evaluation and management and behavioral health services.

Current Status of Bill HR 7444

Bill HR 7444 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2026. Bill HR 7444 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 9, 2026. Bill HR 7444'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 February 9, 2026