S-3988 : Still Just a Bill


Enhancing Preparedness through Telehealth Act

This bill increases the frequency and scope of certain evaluations and reporting by the Department of Health and Human Services related to the use of telehealth during public health and other emergencies.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-06-17IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2020-06-17IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
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  • Congressional oversight
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health personnel
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Right of privacy
  • Rural conditions and development
  • Telephone and wireless communication
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