Establishing a uniform standard for creating an established relationship for the purposes of coverage of audio-only telemedicine services.
Summary
Applies the definition of "established relationship" for behavioral health services delivered via audio-only telemedicine to all covered services delivered via audio-only telemedicine.
From the House Bill Report (SB 5821), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
AN ACT Relating to establishing a uniform standard for creating an established relationship for the purposes of coverage of audio-only telemedicine services by expanding the time in which a health care provider has seen the patient and removing the expiration of provisions allowing for the use of real-time interactive appointments using both audio and video technology;