Presidential Commission on Telemedicine Act

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Presidential Commission on Telemedicine Act - Establishes the Presidential Commission on Telemedicine, which shall review and study the use of telecommunications and information systems technologies in: (1) the provision of health care and the performance of health research; (2) the training of students of health professions and the continuing education of practicing health care providers; and (3) the monitoring of medical conditions by individuals at home. Requires the Commission to: (1) assess whether such technologies are effective in improving the quality and accessibility of health care and reducing its cost; (2) examine methods by which training in the use of telecommunications and information systems technologies in the delivery of health care might be improved; (3) analyze any obstacles that may impede the wide use and acceptance of such technologies by health care providers; and (4) develop a model definition of the term "telemedicine." Requires a final report to the President and the Congress.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 12 July 1994

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  Introduced in House · EN · 12 July 1994

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 July 1994

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