A bill to require studies and reports examining the use of, and opportunities to use, technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models to improve programs of the Department of Health and Human Services, and for other purposes.
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on November 29, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act or the ECHO Act
(Sec. 3) This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to report on technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models, which connect specialists to primary care providers through videoconferencing to facilitate case-based learning, dissemination of best practices, and evaluation of outcomes.
The report must include: (1) an analysis of the use, integration, and impact of such models; (2) a list of such models recently funded by HHS; (3) recommendations to reduce barriers to adoption of such models; (4) opportunities for adoption of such models into HHS programs; and (5) recommendations regarding the role of such models in continuing medical education.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6525-6526)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 154.
Roll Call #154 (Senate)Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 0. Record Vote Number: 154.
Roll Call #154 (Senate)Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7198-7199)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2873.
Enacted as Public Law 114-270
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7198)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7198)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 114-270.
Became Public Law No: 114-270.