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US SB3834
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act to expand the definition of "practitioner" eligible for Medicare telehealth reimbursement beyond those currently listed in section 1842(b)(18)(C)
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Adds qualified audiologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists as eligible telehealth practitioners
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Permits occupational therapy assistants and physical therapist assistants to provide telehealth services under the supervision of qualified therapists, with Medicare reimbursement paid to the supervising practitioner
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Authorizes facilities furnishing certain outpatient services to deliver those services via telehealth
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Grants the Secretary authority to specify additional enrolled providers or suppliers who may furnish and be reimbursed for telehealth services
Legislative Description
Expanded Telehealth Access Act
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2/11/2026