S-431 : Still Just a Bill

Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine Act

This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to specify that certain siting requirements applicable under the Medicare program shall not apply to telehealth services that are furnished after 2017 for purposes of evaluating an acute stroke. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services shall not pay an originating-site facility fee with respect to such telehealth services.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-02-16IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2017-02-16IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Medicare
  • Neurological disorders
  • User charges and fees

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