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Telehealth for Dialysis Patients: Easier Access to Care

This act makes it easier for dialysis patients to use telehealth services, allowing them to have virtual doctor visits directly at dialysis facilities. This means greater convenience and time savings, as they won't have to travel to other locations for consultations. These changes aim to improve access to healthcare for individuals with kidney disease.
Key points
Dialysis facilities can now serve as locations from which patients connect with doctors via telehealth.
The requirement for a patient to be in a specific geographic location to use telehealth at a dialysis facility has been removed.
Most telehealth visits at dialysis facilities will not incur additional facility fees for the connection site.
A monthly in-person visit requirement with a physician still applies for certain telehealth services to ensure proper care.
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Print number: 117_HR_7878
Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]
Process start date: 2022-05-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Kidney Health Connect Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7878.

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 2022-05-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Dialysis facilities can now serve as locations from which patients connect with doctors via telehealth.
  • The requirement for a patient to be in a specific geographic location to use telehealth at a dialysis facility has been removed.
  • Most telehealth visits at dialysis facilities will not incur additional facility fees for the connection site.
  • A monthly in-person visit requirement with a physician still applies for certain telehealth services to ensure proper care.
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. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2].

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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