HR 8497 · 117th Congress · Health

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.

Introduced 2022-07-26· Sponsored by Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]· 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.(2022-07-26)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This bill permanently removes in-person evaluation requirements for mental health telehealth services under Medicare.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Republicans
Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]UT
Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]NE