Medicare Telehealth Validation Act of 2001
Last action on Aug 10, 2001Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Summary
H.R. 2706, the Medicare Telehealth Validation Act of 2001, aimed to expand the availability of medical services provided via telecommunications for Medicare beneficiaries. The bill proposed removing geographic restrictions that limited telehealth to specific regions, allowing more healthcare facilities to participate, and encouraging the creation of systems for doctors to practice across state lines. Additionally, it sought to provide federal grants to improve healthcare access in rural and underserved areas through the use of technology.
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