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Easier Telehealth Access for Rural Residents

This law aims to make remote medical services more accessible, especially for people living in rural areas. It removes geographic barriers and allows telehealth use from home, increasing convenience and healthcare availability. It also introduces new payment rules for telehealth services provided by rural hospitals and health centers.
Key points
No more geographic limits: You can use telehealth regardless of where you live, even from home.
Support for rural hospitals: Rural hospitals can more easily provide telehealth services and get paid for them.
Telehealth by phone: Some remote medical services can be provided using only audio calls.
Easier access for health centers: Federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics can continue providing telehealth services after the emergency period ends.
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Print number: 117_HR_5425
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Process start date: 2021-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5425.

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 2021-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • No more geographic limits: You can use telehealth regardless of where you live, even from home.
  • Support for rural hospitals: Rural hospitals can more easily provide telehealth services and get paid for them.
  • Telehealth by phone: Some remote medical services can be provided using only audio calls.
  • Easier access for health centers: Federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics can continue providing telehealth services after the emergency period ends.
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. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1].

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 2025-12-28.

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