Protect Telehealth Access Act of 2020 This bill modifies requirements relating to coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill removes restrictions that require the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) to be in a rural area, and allows the home of a beneficiary to serve as the originating site for all services (rather than for only certain services).
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Health care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicareRural conditions and development
Protect Telehealth Access Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-7391| House
| Updated: 6/26/2020
Protect Telehealth Access Act of 2020 This bill modifies requirements relating to coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill removes restrictions that require the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) to be in a rural area, and allows the home of a beneficiary to serve as the originating site for all services (rather than for only certain services).
Health care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicareRural conditions and development