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H.R. 8497

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.

This bill permanently removes in-person evaluation requirements for mental health telehealth services under Medicare.

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.

Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1](R-OK)Sponsor
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    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.

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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Med… — Informed