HR 8642
Safe Testing at Residence Telehealth Act of 2020
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Bill overview
The Safe Testing at Residence Telehealth Act of 2020 aims to expand Medicare coverage for certain at-home COVID-19 tests and telehealth consultations during the public health emergency. It allows payments for tests ordered via telehealth, even if the provider is located remotely, and requires reporting of demographic data to help track disparities in testing access. The bill also prohibits payment for in-person tests ordered after a telehealth test was already ordered, and mandates a review of claims for potential fraud and abuse after the emergency period ends.
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Bobby L. Rush
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