HR 6538 · 116th Congress · Health

Modernized Medicine Act

Introduced 2020-04-17· Sponsored by Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4]· 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 House Committee on Energy and Commerce.(2020-04-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Modernized Medicine Act This bill increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for Medicaid telehealth services that are furnished during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). In order to receive the increased FMAP, state Medicaid programs must provide coverage that is consistent with Medicare coverage of telehealth services.…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican
Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6]MI
Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]DE