Shane Lindauer
- Republican
- Representative
- District 63
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 medical records for patients in an in-person setting. Amends requirements for a prescriber issuing a prescription to a patient via telehealth services. Specifies that a patient waives confidentiality of medical information concerning individuals in the vicinity when the patient is using telehealth. Prohibits certain health care policies that provide coverage for telehealth services from requiring the use of a specific information technology application for those services.
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
Referred to the Senate
Senate sponsors: Senators Charbonneau and Messmer
Third reading: passed; Roll Call 182: yeas 93, nays 0
Second reading: ordered engrossed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Coauthored by Representatives Barrett, Vermilion, Teshka
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
Authored by Representative Lindauer
Bill Text Versions | Format |
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Introduced House Bill (H) | |
House Bill (H) |
Document | Format |
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Fiscal Note: HB1286.02.COMH.FN001 | |
Fiscal Note: HB1286.02.COMH.FN002 | |
Fiscal Note: HB1286.02.COMH.FN003 | |
Floor Amendment: HB1286.02.COMH.AMH001 |
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