Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 17, 2021Health
S. 2111
Audio-Only Telehealth for Emergencies Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 17, 2021)
Audio-Only Telehealth for Emergencies Act
This bill requires Medicare to cover audio-only telehealth services during national emergencies. Payment for such services must be made at the same rate as for in-person services.
What just happenedJun 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA](R-LA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJun 17, 2021
- Jun 17, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Jun 17, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate