Rep. Blunt Rochester Introduces Bill to Increase Access to Telehealth Under Medicaid Program

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8476) to "provide for strategies to increase access to telehealth under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program."

The bill was introduced on Oct. 1 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

For more information, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, 1519 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4165; or in district offices at 1105 N., Market St., Ste. 400, Wilmington, DE 19801; 302/830-2330; 28 Circle, Ste. 2, Georgetown, DE 19947; 302/858-4773.

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