HR 8642 · 116th Congress · Health

Safe Testing at Residence Telehealth Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-10-20· Sponsored by Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-6]· House

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Latest: 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.(2020-10-20)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Safe Testing at Residence Telehealth Act of 2020 This bill provides for Medicare payment of certain at-home diagnostic tests and telehealth assessments that are provided in relation to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), requires practitioners to report specified demographic data with respect to such tests and services, and prohibits payment for in-person tests that were already ordered via telehealth.…

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Cosponsors (3)

2 Democrats1 Republican
Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]IL
Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]PA
Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]CA