S-2408 : Still Just a Bill


Telehealth Across State Lines Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services, in consultation with a range of stakeholders, to issue guidance for uniform best practices for the delivery of telehealth services. The bill also establishes a grant program to expand access to telehealth services in rural areas and revises the duties of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to incentivize the adoption of telehealth services.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-07-31IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2019-07-31IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
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  • Congressional oversight
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Rural conditions and development
  • Telephone and wireless communication
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