Introduced
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To establish a regulatory framework for “telehealth” services provided by a medical professional through interactive video, audio or other telecommunications method. The bill requires providers to get informed consent from the patient, comply with “applicable standards of care,” and refer a patient to local providers where indicated, but does not appear to impose a state licensure requirement (other state regulations may have this effect however). It also authorizes telehealth providers to write prescriptions with some exceptions, although this too may be restricted by other laws.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)
To establish a regulatory framework for “telehealth” services provided by a medical professional through interactive video, audio or other telecommunications method. The bill requires providers to get informed consent from the patient, comply with “applicable standards of care,” and refer a patient to local providers where indicated, but does not appear to impose a state licensure requirement (other state regulations may have this effect however). It also authorizes telehealth providers to write prescriptions with some exceptions, although this too may be restricted by other laws.
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
