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Telehealth Study: Access and Effectiveness of Remote Healthcare Services.

This bill aims to study how telehealth services were used during the COVID-19 pandemic within Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP programs. The goal is to assess their effectiveness, accessibility for various social groups, and potential risks, so citizens can better understand the future of remote healthcare.
Key points
Telehealth utilization assessment: The study will examine how often and by whom telehealth services were used in Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP programs, including by elderly, rural, minority, and low-income populations.
Mental health impact analysis: The bill will investigate how telehealth has impacted access to mental and behavioral health treatments.
Fraud identification: Potential risks of fraudulent activity associated with the expansion of telehealth services will be examined to ensure the security of health programs.
Future recommendations: Based on the studies, recommendations will be prepared for the further development of telehealth and methods to prevent fraud.
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Print number: 118_HR_1110
Sponsor: Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]
Process start date: 2023-02-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

KEEP Telehealth Options Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1110.

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 2023-02-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Telehealth utilization assessment: The study will examine how often and by whom telehealth services were used in Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP programs, including by elderly, rural, minority, and low-income populations.
  • Mental health impact analysis: The bill will investigate how telehealth has impacted access to mental and behavioral health treatments.
  • Fraud identification: Potential risks of fraudulent activity associated with the expansion of telehealth services will be examined to ensure the security of health programs.
  • Future recommendations: Based on the studies, recommendations will be prepared for the further development of telehealth and methods to prevent fraud.
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 2025-12-24.

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