TREATS Act

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Bill Number

HR 1647

Introduced

Mar 8, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Sponsor

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Topics

Drug therapy Drug trafficking and controlled substances Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Health Health technology, devices, supplies Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Medical tests and diagnostic methods Medicare Mental health Prescription drugs Telephone and wireless communication

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Summary

Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services Act or the TREATS Act

This bill modifies requirements relating to coverage of certain telehealth services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill permanently allows telehealth services for substance-use disorders and mental health disorders to be provided via audio-only technology, if a physician or practitioner has already conducted an in-person or video telehealth evaluation. Schedule III or IV controlled substances may also be prescribed online if a practitioner has conducted a telehealth evaluation with video.

Actions

May 18, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Mar 9, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 8, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 8, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 8, 2021

Introduced in House

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