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Telehealth matters.

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

IN HB 1286 · House Bill · 2021

Stage
Session ended
Started in
House
Sponsors
6
Latest action
Feb 24, 2021

What it does

Provides for a standard definition of telehealth in titles 12, 16, 25, and 27. Prohibits the Medicaid program from specifying originating sites and distant sites for purposes of Medicaid reimbursement. Changes the use of the term "telemedicine" to "telehealth". Expands the application of the telehealth statute to additional licensed practitioners instead of applying only to prescribers. Provides that veterinarians may provide telehealth services only when an existing veterinarian-client-patient relationship has been established. Amends the definition of "telehealth". Requires that the telehealth medical records be created and maintained under the same standards of appropriate practice for…

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Where it stands

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Current step)

    Passed first chamber · Feb 24, 2021

  4. Law (Needs attention)

    The session ended first

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Where it goes next

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