Healthcare (Telehealth)

passed · United States · House Dec 2, 2025

HR 4313: Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act

HR 4313, the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act, extends Medicare's waiver allowing acute hospital care at home until 2030 (previously expiring in 2025). It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a detailed study by September 2028 comparing home-based hospital care to traditional inpatient care. The study must analyze quality metrics (like readmission rates and patient outcomes), costs, staffing patterns, and patient demographics - including racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic data - across participating and non-participating hospitals. This bill directly affects Medicare beneficiaries receiving home-based care and hospitals operating under the waiver program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends Medicare home care waiver until 2030 and mandates study on quality/costs, improving patient access to alternative care settings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care Telehealth

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 3033: Improving Access to Care for Rural Veterans Act

This bill requires every Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facility to form partnerships with rural medical facilities to improve access to care for veterans living in rural areas. Partnerships can include telehealth services, co-location of staff, leasing space or equipment, training, or emergency transportation, with the goal of reducing costs while expanding care options. The VA must notify Congress 48 hours before granting any waiver of this requirement (up to five years), and provide detailed implementation plans within 180 days of enactment. Biennial reports to Congress will track new partnerships, assess veteran access metrics (like enrollment numbers and service availability), and evaluate outcomes compared to pre-partnership conditions. These requirements apply to all existing VA facilities within three years of enactment, with new facilities required to comply within three years of opening.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires VA partnerships to expand rural veteran healthcare access via telehealth, co-location, and transport, directly improving patient access.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires VA partnerships to expand rural veterans' healthcare access via telehealth, co-location, and transportation, directly improving care options and reducing barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Jun 6, 2025

HR 3826: Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2025

This bill expands Medicare coverage for diabetes self-management training. It requires Medicare to cover 10 initial hours of training plus 2 additional hours annually for beneficiaries with diabetes, eliminating cost-sharing (like copays) for these services. The policy directly affects Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes by making essential education and training fully covered. The changes apply to services provided on or after January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicare coverage for diabetes training with no cost-sharing, directly improving patient access to essential healthcare services for beneficiaries.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Telehealth

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in committee · United States · House Apr 28, 2025

HR 3032: Expanding Remote Monitoring Access Act

This bill changes Medicare billing rules for remote monitoring services, allowing providers to bill for a minimum of 2 days of patient data collected over a 30-day period instead of the current 16 days. It directly affects Medicare patients with chronic conditions (like diabetes, heart failure, or post-surgery recovery) and healthcare providers who use remote monitoring tools. The key provision eliminates the 16-day requirement for all patients - not just during the pandemic - based on clinical evidence showing shorter monitoring periods are sufficient for many conditions. The bill also requires a report to Congress within one year analyzing the impact and recommending future reimbursement models. This aims to reduce administrative barriers while maintaining coverage for clinically appropriate remote monitoring.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves 16-day billing requirement, expanding access to remote monitoring for Medicare patients with chronic conditions through simplified reimbursement.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill adjusts Medicare billing rules to expand remote monitoring tech use by reducing data collection requirements, enabling broader adoption of digital healthcare tools for chronic conditions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Substance Abuse Telehealth

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passed · United States · House Sep 16, 2025

HR 1107: Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025

HR 1107, the *Protecting Veteran Access to Telemedicine Services Act of 2025*, allows Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health professionals to prescribe and dispense medications regulated under federal law (like opioids or stimulants) via telemedicine without requiring an in-person medical exam first. This directly affects veterans receiving VA care and VA-employed health professionals who provide telemedicine services. The bill requires providers to hold a valid state license, act within their professional scope, and ensure prescriptions serve a legitimate medical purpose. It does not change existing federal drug laws but streamlines access to controlled medications for veterans through telehealth, particularly benefiting those in rural or remote areas.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables VA telemedicine prescriptions without in-person exams, improving veteran access to medications and services per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill removes in-person exam requirement for VA telemedicine prescriptions, improving healthcare access for veterans without restricting benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 28, 2026

S 1874: Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026

The Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025 reauthorizes federal funding for nursing education programs through 2030, increasing annual appropriations to support nurse training and workforce development. It expands grant eligibility to include nurse practitioner, nurse-midwifery, nurse anesthesia, and clinical nurse specialist programs, while requiring funds to cover clinical education costs like preceptor fees. The bill directs grants toward technology such as simulation labs, telehealth, and virtual training to modernize nursing education, and mandates partnerships with healthcare facilities to create clinical training opportunities. Additionally, it updates program requirements to include support for survivors of sexual assault and focuses on increasing nursing faculty and student enrollment to address nationwide nursing shortages.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationReauthorizes federal funding for nursing education programs, expanding grants to nurse practitioner and specialist programs, directly supporting higher education funding and workforce development.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReauthorizes federal funding for nursing education, increases appropriations, expands grant eligibility to nurse practitioner/anesthesia programs, directly strengthening healthcare workforce development.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds nursing education and workforce development, enhancing healthcare worker training and safety standards.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill directs grants toward technology (simulation labs) for nursing education, explicitly funding tech applications in healthcare training.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Telehealth Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Jul 15, 2026

HR 3108: RPM Access Act

HR 3108, the RPM Access Act, increases Medicare reimbursement for remote patient monitoring (RPM) in rural areas by setting a minimum reimbursement floor of 100% for practice expenses and malpractice costs starting in 2026. It requires that RPM services include real-time physician availability to address health issues, use data systems compatible with electronic health records, and mandates providers to report data on cost savings and adherence to medications. The bill directly affects rural Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions like heart failure and diabetes, as well as healthcare providers delivering RPM services in underserved rural communities. It also requires a 5-year report to Congress analyzing cost savings from RPM use, including reduced hospitalizations and medication adherence. The law aims to improve access to RPM in rural areas where healthcare shortages are most severe.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicare RPM reimbursement in rural areas with 100% reimbursement floor, mandates real-time physician access, and requires data reporting to improve patient access and service quality.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates EHR-compatible data systems for RPM services, advancing tech integration in rural healthcare reimbursement95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Telehealth Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 14, 2025

S 1074: Agricultural Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Mental Health Care Act of 2025

S 1074, the *Agricultural Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Mental Health Care Act of 2025*, mandates a study on mental health and substance use disorder care access for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers. The Comptroller General will examine rural availability of specialized providers, barriers like cost or geography, and effective programs (such as telehealth or cultural training) to inform future policy. The study’s findings will be submitted to key congressional committees and federal agencies, including Agriculture and Health and Human Services, to guide potential improvements in care accessibility for agricultural communities. This procedural bill does not create new programs but focuses on gathering data to address existing gaps.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates study on mental health/substance use access for agricultural workers to identify barriers and solutions, advancing care access for a vulnerable group.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates study on mental health and substance use disorder care access for agricultural workers, addressing workplace health and worker well-being75% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse Telehealth Tags Agriculture Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Feb 7, 2025

HR 1142: To amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish drug adherence guidelines, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the HHS Secretary to create drug adherence guidelines aiming for 90% medication adherence among Medicare Part B and D drug users. It mandates using AI and machine learning technologies in developing these guidelines and prioritizes promoting generic and biosimilar drugs where possible. The policy directly affects Medicare beneficiaries and providers by setting a measurable adherence target for covered drugs. Key changes include new federal guidelines focused on improving medication consistency through technology and cost-effective drug options.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates HHS to create drug adherence guidelines targeting 90% medication adherence for Medicare beneficiaries, prioritizes generic/biosimilar drugs, and uses AI/ML to improve outcomes - directly strengthening patient access and medication ef...95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates use of AI/ML for drug adherence guidelines, directly advancing technology application in healthcare policy90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Prescription Drugs Telehealth Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 30, 2025

S 1535: Rural Patient Monitoring (RPM) Access Act

This bill increases Medicare reimbursement rates for rural remote patient monitoring (RPM) services by setting a minimum floor of 1.00 for practice expense and malpractice indices starting in 2026, directly benefiting rural clinics and providers in areas with health care shortages. It requires RPM providers to respond to data anomalies, share patient vitals with electronic health records, and report data to track Medicare savings. The bill mandates a two-year report analyzing cost savings from reduced hospital stays and better medication adherence among beneficiaries using RPM. These changes specifically target improving access to RPM for rural Medicare patients with chronic conditions like heart failure and diabetes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicare RPM reimbursement for rural clinics in healthcare shortage areas, directly improving access and funding for underserved patient monitoring services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicare Telehealth Tags Rural Communities

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