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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service.