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Increasing Rural Health Access During the COVID–19 Public Health Emergency Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3951| Senate 
| Updated: 6/11/2020
Martha McSally

Martha McSally

Republican Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Doug Jones (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Increasing Rural Health Access During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Act of 2020 This bill establishes, as part of certain grants for telehealth networks and resource centers, a pilot project to increase the use of remote patient monitoring technology in rural areas during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. Specifically, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) must award grants to eligible entities in rural areas to coordinate care for individuals with chronic conditions and conduct other activities using remote patient monitoring technology. Eligible entities must meet requirements for participating in telehealth networks and must use appropriate technologies. Grant funds may be used, for example, to develop or acquire computer hardware and other equipment. In awarding these grants, HRSA shall give priority to entities that are capable of establishing programs quickly and that use technologies that provide continuous, real-time coaching services.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7190
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • June 11, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7190
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Increasing Rural Health Access During the COVID–19 Public Health Emergency Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3951| Senate 
| Updated: 6/11/2020
Increasing Rural Health Access During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Act of 2020 This bill establishes, as part of certain grants for telehealth networks and resource centers, a pilot project to increase the use of remote patient monitoring technology in rural areas during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. Specifically, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) must award grants to eligible entities in rural areas to coordinate care for individuals with chronic conditions and conduct other activities using remote patient monitoring technology. Eligible entities must meet requirements for participating in telehealth networks and must use appropriate technologies. Grant funds may be used, for example, to develop or acquire computer hardware and other equipment. In awarding these grants, HRSA shall give priority to entities that are capable of establishing programs quickly and that use technologies that provide continuous, real-time coaching services.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7190
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • June 11, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7190
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Martha McSally

Martha McSally

Republican Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Doug Jones (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7190: Increasing Rural Health Access During the COVID–19 Public Health Emergency Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDigital mediaEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedical tests and diagnostic methodsRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communication