Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2022
This bill modifies the extension of certain Medicare telehealth flexibilities after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Specifically, the bill provides that certain flexibilities continue to apply until December 31, 2024, if the emergency period ends before that date. The bill allows
The bill also delays implementation of certain in-person evaluation requirements for mental health telehealth services until January 1, 2025, or the first day after the end of the emergency period, whichever is later.
Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2021
This bill makes permanent several telehealth flexibilities under Medicare that were initially authorized during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19.
Specifically, the bill permanently allows (1) federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics to serve as the distant site (i.e., the location of the health care practitioner); (2) beneficiaries to receive telehealth services at any site, regardless of type or location; (3) any type of practitioner to furnish telehealth services, subject to approval by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; and (4) audio-only evaluation and management and behavioral health services.
Res. 1256 passed House.
Res. 1256. (consideration: CR H7189-7197)
263 and H.R. 4040. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill. H. Res. 517 is considered adopted.
Schweikert moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
(consideration: CR H7221-7223)
205 - 221 (Roll no. 399).
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 416 - 12 (Roll no. 400).(text: CR H7189-7190)
416 - 12 (Roll no. 400). (text: CR H7189-7190)
Res. 1256 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 263 and H.R. 4040. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill. H. Res. 517 is considered adopted.