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S. 2873Became Law

Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 14, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on November 29, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act or the ECHO Act

(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to report on technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models, which connect specialists to primary care providers through videoconferencing to facilitate case-based learning, dissemination of best practices, and evaluation of outcomes.

The report must include: (1) an analysis of the use, integration, and impact of such models; (2) a list of such models recently funded by HHS; (3) recommendations to reduce barriers to adoption of such models; (4) opportunities for adoption of such models into HHS programs; and (5) recommendations regarding the role of such models in continuing medical education.

What just happenedDec 14, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-270.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
16 cosponsors9 D7 R
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  1. Dec 14, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-270.

  2. Dec 14, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-270.

  3. Dec 14, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 14, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 8, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 8, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 6, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Dec 6, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7198)

  9. Dec 6, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7198)

  10. Dec 6, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2873.

  11. Dec 6, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7198-7199)

  12. Dec 6, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Nov 29, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Nov 29, 2016FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Nov 29, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Nov 29, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 154.

  17. Nov 29, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 154.

  18. Nov 29, 2016Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6525-6526)

  19. Nov 29, 2016Discharge

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  20. Nov 29, 2016Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  21. Apr 28, 2016IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  22. Apr 28, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 14, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on November 29, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act or the ECHO Act

(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to report on technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models, which connect specialists to primary care providers through videoconferencing to facilitate case-based learning, dissemination of best practices, and evaluation of outcomes.

The report must include: (1) an analysis of the use, integration, and impact of such models; (2) a list of such models recently funded by HHS; (3) recommendations to reduce barriers to adoption of such models; (4) opportunities for adoption of such models into HHS programs; and (5) recommendations regarding the role of such models in continuing medical education.

Passed House without amendmentDec 6, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on November 29, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act or the ECHO Act

(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to report on technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models, which connect specialists to primary care providers through videoconferencing to facilitate case-based learning, dissemination of best practices, and evaluation of outcomes.

The report must include: (1) an analysis of the use, integration, and impact of such models; (2) a list of such models recently funded by HHS; (3) recommendations to reduce barriers to adoption of such models; (4) opportunities for adoption of such models into HHS programs; and (5) recommendations regarding the role of such models in continuing medical education.

Passed Senate amendedNov 29, 201635

Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act or the ECHO Act

(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to report on technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models, which connect specialists to primary care providers through videoconferencing to facilitate case-based learning, dissemination of best practices, and evaluation of outcomes.

The report must include: (1) an analysis of the use, integration, and impact of such models; (2) a list of such models recently funded by HHS; (3) recommendations to reduce barriers to adoption of such models; (4) opportunities for adoption of such models into HHS programs; and (5) recommendations regarding the role of such models in continuing medical education.

Introduced in SenateApr 28, 2016

Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act or the ECHO Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with the Health Resources and Services Administration, to study technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models and the ability of those models to improve patient care and provider education. (Such models connect specialists to primary care providers through videoconferencing to facilitate case-based learning, dissemination of best practices, and evaluation of outcomes.)

The Government Accountability Office must report on such models and HHS support for such models.
Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act — Informed