House Bill 5763
116th Congress(2019-2020)
National Telehealth Strategy and Data Advancement Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 5, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5763
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
National Telehealth Strategy and Data Advancement Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 grants administered by the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth for telehealth networks and telehealth resource centers. It also directs the Department of Health and Human Services to advance and coordinate federal telehealth efforts by, among other activities, developing a plan to align telehealth initiatives across federal agencies and standardizing certain telehealth grant processes and reporting measures.
February 5, 2020
02/05/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/05/2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H767)
02/05/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 1:25:30 AM