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H.R. 2232 (102nd)

Improving Access to Health Care Through Telecommunications Act

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Introduced

7 May 1991

Last action

20 May 1991 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6], Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. Poshard, Glenn [D-IL-22], Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Rep. Bruce, Terry L. [D-IL-19], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Rep. Rowland, J. Roy [D-GA-8], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Barrett, Bill [R-NE-3], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Kopetski, Mike [D-OR-5], Rep. Coleman, E. Thomas [R-MO-6], Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5], Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6], Rep. Combest, Larry [R-TX-19], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Payne, Lewis F., Jr. [D-VA-5], Rep. Morrison, Sid [R-WA-4], Rep. Sarpalius, Bill [D-TX-13], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Brewster, Bill K. [D-OK-3], Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2], Rep. Espy, Mike [D-MS-2], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Rep. Cox, John W., Jr. [D-IL-16], Rep. Stallings, Richard H. [D-ID-2], Rep. Anthony, Beryl, Jr. [D-AR-4], Rep. Hayes, James A. [D-LA-7], Rep. McMillen, Thomas [D-MD-4]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare · Education

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Summary

Improving Access to Health Care Through Telecommunications Act - Mandates grants to rural health care consortia for acquisition and operation of interactive telecommunications systems to improve delivery of health care services. Allows information uses to include consultations, x-ray transfers, professional education programs, patient record transfers, and claims processing. Limits grants to one consortium per State, subject to waiver for consortia serving two or more States. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 7 May 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 May 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 May 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 May 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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