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Study on Telehealth Use in Medicare and Medicaid After COVID-19

This act mandates studies and reports on the use of telehealth in Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is to assess the impact of expanded telehealth access on patients and the healthcare system, including potential fraud risks.
Key points
Requires studies on the use of telehealth in public healthcare programs (Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP) during the pandemic.
Analyzes the impact of telehealth on access to care, especially for vulnerable groups and rural residents.
Evaluates the potential risk of fraud associated with expanded telehealth access.
Study reports will be submitted to Congress and published publicly.
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Print number: 117_HR_1677
Sponsor: Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]
Process start date: 2021-03-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1677.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires studies on the use of telehealth in public healthcare programs (Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP) during the pandemic.
  • Analyzes the impact of telehealth on access to care, especially for vulnerable groups and rural residents.
  • Evaluates the potential risk of fraud associated with expanded telehealth access.
  • Study reports will be submitted to Congress and published publicly.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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