H.R.5081

Telehealth Modernization Act

Introduced·9/2/25

Extends telehealth flexibilities under Medicare through 2027, including for mental health services and acute hospital care at home.

The Telehealth Modernization Act extends certain telehealth flexibilities under Medicare through 2027. It removes geographic requirements and expands originating sites for telehealth services, allowing them to be provided in patients' homes. The bill also extends the use of telehealth for face-to-face encounters prior to recertification of eligibility for hospice care. Additionally, it extends the Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative through 2030, allowing hospitals to provide acute care in patients' homes.

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Energy And Commerce Committee
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History

Sep 2, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Sep 2, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.