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Telehealth Expansion: New Healthcare Access for Rural Areas.

This act aims to improve healthcare access for people in rural areas. It allows doctors to provide telehealth services, such as sending medical images or test results, enabling faster diagnosis and treatment without needing to travel to a facility.
Key points
Enables Medicare payments for telehealth services using "store-and-forward" technologies (storing and transmitting medical data).
Removes restrictions that limited this technology to demonstration programs in Alaska and Hawaii, expanding it nationwide.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_197
Sponsor: Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-2]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Telehealth Expansion Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_197.

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 2023-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Enables Medicare payments for telehealth services using "store-and-forward" technologies (storing and transmitting medical data).
  • Removes restrictions that limited this technology to demonstration programs in Alaska and Hawaii, expanding it nationwide.
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. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-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 2025-12-24.

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