What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 1110.
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.
Status:
Expired
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