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WI
H001091
1
Ashley
Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-1]
Hinson
R
2021-10-28
IA
F000466
1
Brian
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Fitzpatrick
K.
R
2021-10-28
PA
S001196
21
Elise
Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Stefanik
M.
R
2021-11-01
NY
H001068
2
Jared
Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Huffman
D
2022-03-31
CA
S001172
3
Adrian
Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
Smith
R
2022-04-07
NE
Health care coverage and access Health technology, devices, supplies Home and outpatient care Hospital care Internet, web applications, social media Medicare Mental health Rural conditions and development
2021-03-26
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021</b></p> <p>This bill allows for Medicare payment of outpatient critical access hospital (CAH) services consisting of telehealth behavioral therapy, including (1) audio-only services, if an individual does not have access to technology with both audio and visual capabilities; and (2) services provided to an individual who has not received in-person care at the CAH, if there is a plan of care that includes an in-person visit not later than one year after telehealth services are provided.</p>
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Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021
Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021
Display Title
IH
Introduced in House
To allow for payment of outpatient critical access hospital services furnished through telehealth under the Medicare program.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Introduced
2021-03-29
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.