H.R. 1148 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
FAST Act of 2017
H.R. 1148 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Feb 16, 2017, sponsored by H. Morgan Griffith with 177 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 16, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 177
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Furthering Access to Stroke Telemedicine Act of 2017 or the FAST Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill specifies that, under Medicare, telehealth services include telehealth-eligible stroke services provided to an individual soon after the onset of acute-stroke symptoms. Certain originating-site requirements applicable to telehealth services under Medicare shall not apply with respect to such stroke services.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
H. Morgan Griffith (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 88 Democrats, 89 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 328. (Dec 6, 2017)
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