Presidential Commission on Telemedicine Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 12, 1994)
Presidential Commission on Telemedicine Act - Establishes the Presidential Commission on Telemedicine, which shall review and study the use of telecommunications and information systems technologies in: (1) the provision of health care and the performance of health research; (2) the training of students of health professions and the continuing education of practicing health care providers; and (3) the monitoring of medical conditions by individuals at home.
Requires the Commission to: (1) assess whether such technologies are effective in improving the quality and accessibility of health care and reducing its cost; (2) examine methods by which training in the use of telecommunications and information systems technologies in the delivery of health care might be improved; (3) analyze any obstacles that may impede the wide use and acceptance of such technologies by health care providers; and (4) develop a model definition of the term "telemedicine."
Requires a final report to the President and the Congress.
What just happenedAug 1, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 12, 1994
- Aug 1, 1994CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Telecommunications and Finance Subcommittee - Aug 1, 1994CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jul 12, 1994IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 12, 1994IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1431)
- Jul 12, 1994IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 12, 1994IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House