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Increasing Rural Telehealth Access Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2110| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2021
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Increasing Rural Telehealth Access Act of 2021 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. Specifically, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) must award grants to coordinate care in rural areas for individuals with chronic conditions and conduct other activities using remote patient monitoring technology. To be eligible for a grant, entities must meet requirements for participating in telehealth networks and must use appropriate technologies. 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 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 18, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • June 18, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4008
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4008: Increasing Rural Telehealth Access Act of 2021
Congressional oversightDigital mediaHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedical tests and diagnostic methodsRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communication

Increasing Rural Telehealth Access Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2110| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2021
Increasing Rural Telehealth Access Act of 2021 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. Specifically, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) must award grants to coordinate care in rural areas for individuals with chronic conditions and conduct other activities using remote patient monitoring technology. To be eligible for a grant, entities must meet requirements for participating in telehealth networks and must use appropriate technologies. 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 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 18, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • June 18, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4008
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4008: Increasing Rural Telehealth Access Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDigital mediaHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedical tests and diagnostic methodsRural conditions and developmentTelephone and wireless communication