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Amends 42 U.S.C. 1395x(eee)(2) by inserting additional language after subparagraph (A)(ii) and after subparagraph (B).
Strikes the phrase beginning 'during the period' and all that follows and inserts 'March 31, 2025' in section 1866G(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395cc–7(a)(1)).
Further amends 42 U.S.C. 1395f(a)(7)(D)(i)(II) by inserting language that requires use of a modifier when a telehealth encounter is used to satisfy the face-to-face encounter prior to recertification of eligibility for hospice care.
Makes multiple amendments to subsection (m) and related subsections of 42 U.S.C. 1395m: replaces temporary/emergency-period language with explicit sunsets ending March 31, 2025 in several provisions; removes paragraphs (5) through (7) and redesignates later paragraphs; revises audio-only telehealth language to continue specified treatment and make it effective as of the first day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B); and adds a new paragraph (10) requiring the Secretary to establish modifier/code requirements for certain telehealth claims by January 1, 2026.
Amends subsection (a)(7)(D)(i)(II) to replace language tied to the 'emergency period' with an explicit end date of March 31, 2025 for the use of telehealth to conduct the face-to-face encounter prior to hospice recertification, and makes a minor conforming insertion.
Extends key Medicare telehealth and “hospital at home” flexibilities through March 31, 2025, removes some in‑person visit requirements, and directs the use of billing modifiers so Medicare can clearly identify telehealth services. It also requires guidance to improve telehealth access for people with limited English proficiency and updates certain Medicare definitions by allowing swift implementation.
Starting January 1, 2026, the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program can be offered fully online, suppliers can serve people across state lines, and the one‑time enrollment cap is removed. The bill also calls for clinician education on screening for medication‑induced movement disorders and on telehealth best practices, including how to document those services in billing codes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced March 21, 2025 by Ro Khanna · Last progress March 21, 2025
PREVENT DIABETES Act
SPEAK Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H775)