S 729 · 118th Congress · Health

Audio-Only Telehealth for Emergencies Act

Introduced 2023-03-09· Sponsored by Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.(2023-03-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Audio-Only Telehealth for Emergencies Act This bill requires Medicare to cover audio-only telehealth services during national emergencies. Payment for such services must be made at the same rate as for in-person services. The bill applies to services provided on or after January 1, 2025.…

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