HR 92 · 112th Congress · Health

Tele-Care Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-01-05· Sponsored by Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2011-02-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Tele-Care Act of 2011 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under Medicare part B (Supplemental Medical Insurance Benefits) of unscheduled physician telephone services by a licensed health care practitioner, subject to certain requirements. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a demonstration program to test the effectiveness of such coverage.…

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