Search Results: keywords:"telehealth access"

  • S. 3651 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure coverage of mental health services furnished through telehealth.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:422

    S. 3651, titled the "Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2024," aims to ensure that mental health services provided through telehealth are covered under the Social Security Act. The bill proposes amendments to remove geographic restrictions on telehealth services, making...

    Simple Explanation

    The Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2024 is trying to make it easier for people to get mental health help from their doctors using computers or phones, no matter where they live. It also asks the people in charge to check if these online visits are working well and to make sure nobody is being sneaky or unfair with the system.

  • H. R. 8383 — To improve obstetric emergency care.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,875

    The Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act (H. R. 8383) aims to improve emergency care for pregnant women in rural areas. It proposes to develop training programs for healthcare providers in rural facilities that lack dedicated obstetric units, integrates obstetric readiness into...

    Simple Explanation

    The Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act wants to make sure that pregnant women in small towns get better emergency help by teaching doctors, giving money for new equipment, and using video calls to connect them with city hospitals.