Telemedicine Bill Reintroduced in Senate

The Fostering Independence Through Technology Act has been reintroduced in the Senate, according to a mHimss report.  

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The legislation aims at expanding remote monitoring technology in rural and underserved communities. If passed, the bill would establish a pilot program under Medicare to provide incentives for home health agencies using telemedicine.

This is the fifth time the bill has been proposed since 2005, according to the report.

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