US HB7233 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on June 18 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-06-18 - Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 18 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-06-18 - Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on the availability and effects of expanded telehealth services under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Among other information, HHS must detail its actions during the emergency to expand access to telehealth services and must analyze telehealth usage by certain demographic groups. The GAO must report on the efficiency and management of the telehealth expansion and related risks of fraudulent activity.
Title
Knowing the Efficiency and Efficacy of Permanent Telehealth Options Act of 2020
Sponsors
Rep. Troy Balderson [R-OH] | Rep. Cindy Axne [D-IA] | Rep. Roger Williams [R-TX] | Rep. Bob Gibbs [R-OH] |
Rep. Anthony Gonzalez [R-OH] | Rep. Ann Wagner [R-MO] | Rep. Tim Ryan [D-OH] | Rep. Greg Steube [R-FL] |
Rep. Josh Harder [D-CA] | Rep. Angela Craig [D-MN] | Rep. Lori Trahan [D-MA] | Rep. Steve Stivers [R-OH] |
Rep. Pete Olson [R-TX] | Rep. Bennie Thompson [D-MS] | Rep. Joyce Beatty [D-OH] | Rep. David Trone [D-MD] |
Rep. Sean Maloney [D-NY] | Rep. Dusty Johnson [R-SD] | Rep. Tom O'Halleran [D-AZ] | Rep. James Baird [R-IN] |
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick [R-PA] | Rep. Ken Buck [R-CO] | Rep. Michael San Nicolas [D-GU] | Rep. Jack Bergman [R-MI] |
Rep. David Joyce [R-OH] | Rep. Lucy McBath [D-GA] | Rep. Antonio Delgado [D-NY] | Rep. Gregory Pence [R-IN] |
Rep. John Garamendi [D-CA] | Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI] | Rep. John Rutherford [R-FL] | Rep. Stephen Lynch [D-MA] |
Rep. Jason Crow [D-CO] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-06-18 | House | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
2020-06-18 | House | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
2020-06-18 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB4216 (Same As) 2020-07-20 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB7992 (Related) 2020-10-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HB7992 (Related) 2020-10-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subjects
Aging
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Internet and video services
Medicaid
Medicare
Minority health
Rural conditions and development
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Internet and video services
Medicaid
Medicare
Minority health
Rural conditions and development
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7233/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7233/BILLS-116hr7233ih.pdf |