Expanded Telehealth Access Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 11, 2026)
Expanded Telehealth Access Act
This bill expands the types of health care practitioners who may provide telehealth services under Medicare.
Specifically, the bill permanently allows audiologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other providers designated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide telehealth services under Medicare. It also specifically allows occupational therapy assistants and physical therapist assistants to provide such services.
What just happenedFeb 11, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 11, 2026
- Feb 11, 2026IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Feb 11, 2026IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate