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Permanent Medicare Telehealth Access: Expanded Services and Locations.

This act aims to permanently expand access to telehealth services for Medicare beneficiaries. This means that after the public health emergency ends, you will still be able to have online doctor consultations from home, and access a wider range of services and more types of healthcare professionals. This will make healthcare more accessible, especially for those in rural areas or with mobility challenges.
Key points
Telehealth from home: Your home will be recognized as a valid location for telehealth appointments, making healthcare more convenient.
More professionals available: The law allows for expanding the types of healthcare professionals who can provide telehealth services, increasing your options.
Retention of expanded services: Telehealth services added during the pandemic may remain permanently available, ensuring continuity of care.
Easier access for health centers: Federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics will find it easier to provide telehealth services.
Telehealth for hospice and dialysis: Telehealth can be used for face-to-face assessments in hospice care and home dialysis, when clinically appropriate.
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Print number: 117_S_368
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Process start date: 2021-02-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Telehealth Modernization Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_368.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Telehealth from home: Your home will be recognized as a valid location for telehealth appointments, making healthcare more convenient.
  • More professionals available: The law allows for expanding the types of healthcare professionals who can provide telehealth services, increasing your options.
  • Retention of expanded services: Telehealth services added during the pandemic may remain permanently available, ensuring continuity of care.
  • Easier access for health centers: Federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics will find it easier to provide telehealth services.
  • Telehealth for hospice and dialysis: Telehealth can be used for face-to-face assessments in hospice care and home dialysis, when clinically appropriate.
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 Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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