S-3643 : Still Just a Bill

VA Mission Telehealth Clarification Act

This bill authorizes additional individuals to provide treatment to veterans via telemedicine.

Specifically, the bill authorizes the following individuals to provide treatment to veterans via telemedicine:

  • specified health care professionals who have the qualifications set forth by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA);
  • appointed postgraduate health care employees who are under clinical supervision and must obtain an active, current, full, and unrestricted certification or meet qualification standards set forth by the VA in a specified time frame; and
  • VA health professional trainees who are under the supervision of a VA health care professional who is authorized to provide health care via telemedicine.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-09-15CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 545.Senate
2020-09-15CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.Senate
2020-08-05CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2020-05-07IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2020-05-07IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Kelly Loeffler [R] (GA)
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
Related Subjects
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Health personnel
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Veterans' medical care
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