To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on furnishing behavioral health services via telehealth to individuals with limited English proficiency under Medicare program.
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Latest Action · April 2, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create guidance within one year on how to better deliver mental health and behavioral services through telehealth to Medicare beneficiaries who have limited English proficiency. The guidance will cover best practices for working with interpreters during video and audio telehealth appointments, using video platforms that support multiple participants, teaching patients how to use telehealth technology, and providing patient materials and instructions in multiple languages. The bill affects Medicare providers and limited English proficient seniors who rely on telehealth for behavioral health services. No specific funding is authorized in the bill. The legislation aims to improve access and quality of remote mental health care for an underserved population by establishing clear professional standards and communication practices.
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