EDOT Act of 2021
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 28, 2021)
Evaluating Disparities and Outcomes of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Emergency Act of 2021 or the EDOT Act of 2021
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to report on the effects of changes that were made during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 with respect to the provision or availability of telehealth services under Medicare and Medicaid.
Among other information, the report must include (1) a summary of all services utilized by beneficiaries during the emergency period, including the number of telehealth visits and in-person visits; (2) any changes in utilization compared to prior periods; and (3) demographic characteristics of beneficiaries who utilized telehealth services. The CMS must submit the required reports after the end of the emergency period, as specified.
What just happenedJul 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 28, 2021
- Jul 29, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jul 28, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jul 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100
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.
Ways and Means Committee - Jul 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100
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.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 28, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 28, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House