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SoutheastTRCJuly2019LegislativeUpdateLastUpdated:July12,2019
SoutheastTelehealthResourceCentercoversthestatesofAlabama,Florida,Georgia&SouthCarolina.Afewnotesaboutthisreport:
1. Billsareorganizedintospecifictelehealth"topicarea".2. TheFiscalNote(FN)Outlook:Thelefthandcolumnindicatesthebill'sPre-FloorScore,andtherighthandcolumnindicatesthebill'sactualFloorScoreofthelastchamberitwasin(eitherSenateorHouse).3. Regulationsarelistedattheendinorderoftheirpublicationdate.4. Ifyouwouldliketolearnmoreaboutanypieceoflegislationorregulation,thebillnumbersandregulationtitlesareclickableandlinkouttoadditionalinformation.
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Cross-StateLicensing(12)
1-Vetoed7-Failed10-FailedSineDie12-Enacted
TitleNursing,Boardof,allowboardtoenterintotheEnhancedNurseLicensureCompact,Secs.34-21-20.01,34-21-120to34-21-130,inclusive,added;Secs.34-21-1,34-21-2,34-21-21,34-21-22,34-21-25am'd.
PrimarySponsorsAprilWeaver
BillSummary:AllowstheBoardofNursingtoentertheEnhancedNurseLicensureCompact.
TitleNursing,Boardof,allowboardtoenterintotheEnhancedNurseLicensureCompact,Secs.34-21-20.01,34-21-120to34-21-130,inclusive,added;Secs.34-21-1,34-21-2,34-21-21,34-21-22,34-21-25am'd.
PrimarySponsorsAprilWeaver
BillSummary:AmendssectionstopermittheboardtoenterintotheEnhancedNurseLicensureCompact.
TitleNursing,Boardof,allowboardtoenterintotheEnhancedNurseLicensureCompact,Secs.34-21-20.01,34-21-120to34-21-130,inclusive,added;Secs.34-21-1,34-21-2,34-21-21,34-21-22,34-21-25am'd.
PrimarySponsorsGregReed
BillSummary:AdoptstheEnhancedNurseLicensureCompact.
State
ALBillNumber
HB44LastAction
ReadForTheFirstTimeAndReferredToTheHouseOfRepresentativesCommitteeOnHealth20190305
Status
Failedsinedie
State
ALBillNumber
HB373LastAction
ReadForTheFirstTimeAndReferredToTheHouseOfRepresentativesCommitteeOnBoardsAgenciesAndCommissions20190409
Status
Failedsinedie
State
ALBillNumber
SB38LastAction
AssignedActNo201910220190430Status
Enacted
TitleHealthCare:
DescriptionEstablishingtheDentalStudentLoanRepaymentProgramtosupportdentistswhopracticeinpublichealthprogramslocatedincertainunderservedareas;requiringtheDepartmentofHealthtoestablishtheDonatedDentalServicesProgramtoprovidecomprehensivedentalcaretocertaineligibleindividuals;requiringahospitaltonotifyapatient'sprimarycareproviderwithinaspecifiedtimeframeafterthepatient'sadmission;requiringalicensedfacility,uponplacingapatientonobservationstatus,toimmediatelynotifythepatientofsuchstatususingaspecifiedform;prohibitingcertainhealthmaintenanceorganizationsfromemployingstep-therapyprotocolsundercertaincircumstances,etc.
PrimarySponsorsAnaRodriguez,HouseCommitteeonHealthandHumanServices
BillSummary:RequirestheOfficeofProgramPolicyAnalysisandGovernmentAccountability tosubmitbyaspecifieddateareportandrecommendationstotheGovernorandtheLegislaturewhichaddressesFlorida'sprospectiveentranceintotheInterstateMedicalLicensureCompactasamemberstate.
TitleRegistrationFees:
DescriptionRequiresanout-of-statehealthcareprovidertopayanapplicationfeeandbiennialrenewalfeetoberegisteredtoprovidetelehealthservicesinthisstate.
PrimarySponsorsClayYarborough,SubcommitteeonHealthQuality
BillSummary:Establishesregistrationrequirementsforout-of-statetelehealthproviders,requiringaninitialregistrationfeeandbiennialrenewalfee.
TitleHealthCare
DescriptionRequiringaserviceprovidertofurnishandprovideaccesstoclinicalrecordswithinaspecifiedtimeframeafterreceivingarequestforsuchrecords;requiringalicensedfacilitytofurnishandprovideaccesstopatientrecordswithinaspecifiedtimeframeafterreceivingarequestforsuchrecords;requiringanursinghomefacilitytofurnishandprovideaccesstorecordswithinaspecifiedtimeframeafterreceivingarequest;requiringalicensedhospitaltoprovidespecifiedinformationanddatarelatingtopatientsafetyandqualitymeasurestoapatientundercertaincircumstancesortoanypersonuponrequest,etc.
PrimarySponsorsSenateCommitteeonHealthPolicy
BillSummary:AdoptstheInterstateMedicalLicensureCompactandprovidesrequirementsformultistatepracticeandtelemedicinepractice.
State
FLBillNumber
HB843LastAction
ChapterNo201913820190626Status
Enacted
State
FLBillNumber
HB7067LastAction
VetoedByGovernor20190627Status
Vetoed
State
FLBillNumber
SPB7078LastAction
Filed20190319Status
Failedsinedie
TitlePsychologyInterjurisdictionalCompact;enterintoaninterstatecompact
DescriptionABILLtobeentitledanActtoamendChapter39ofTitle43oftheO.C.G.A.,relatingtopsychologists,soastoenterintoaninterstatecompactknownasthe"PsychologyInterjurisdictionalCompact";toauthorizetheStateBoardofExaminersofPsychologiststoadministerthecompactinthisstate;toreviseprovisionsrelatingtoexceptionstolicensure;toprovideforrelatedmatters;torepealconflictinglaws;andforotherpurposes.
PrimarySponsorsDaveBelton,BillHitchens,AlWilliams,ShawBlackmon,MikeGlanton,JoshBonner,BruceThompson
BillSummary:EntersGeorgiaintothePsychologyInterjurisdictionalCompact.
TitlePhysicalTherapyLicensureCompactAct;enterintoaninterstatecompact
DescriptionABILLtobeentitledanActtoamendChapter33ofTitle43oftheOfficialCodeofGeorgiaAnnotated,relatingtophysicaltherapists,soastoreviselicensingprovisions;toenterintoaninterstatecompactknownasthe"PhysicalTherapyLicensureCompactAct";toauthorizetheStateBoardofPhysicalTherapytoadministerthecompactinthisstate;toprovidedefinitions;toprovideforcriminalhistoryrecordschecksforlicensingpurposes;toprovideforconditions;toprovideforeligibility;toprovideforrelatedmatters;torepealconflictinglaws;andforotherpurposes.
PrimarySponsorsDaveBelton,BillHitchens,AlWilliams,ShawBlackmon,BrianPrince,DavidClark,BruceThompson
BillSummary:EntersGeorgiaintothePhysicalTherapyLicensureCompact.
State
GABillNumber
HB26LastAction
Act3620190424Status
Enacted
State
GABillNumber
HB39LastAction
EffectiveDate20190702Status
Enacted
Title"InterstateMedicalLicensureCompactAct"
DescriptionABILLtobeentitledanActtoamendChapter34ofTitle43oftheO.C.G.A.,relatingtophysicians,assistants,andothers,soastoenterintoaninterstatecompactknownasthe"InterstateMedicalLicensureCompactAct";toauthorizetheGeorgiaCompositeMedicalBoardtoadministerthecompactinthisstate;torequirefingerprintrecordschecks;toprovideforapplicationofanexpeditedlicense;toprovideforacoordinatedinformationsystem;toprovideforjointinvestigationsanddiscipline;toprovideforacommissiontoadministerthecompactamongthememberstates;toprovidefordisputeresolution;toprovideforwithdrawalfromthecompact;toprovideforconstruction;toprovideforrelatedmatters;torepealconflictinglaws;andforotherpurposes.
PrimarySponsorsKayKirkpatrick,ChuckHufstetler,BenWatson,DeanBurke,FrankGinn,JohnAlbers,NanOrrock,GregDolezal,P.K.Martin,JeffMullis,BurtJones,JohnKennedy,GregKirk,LarryWalker,DocRhett,BrandonBeach,SteveHenson,NikemaWilliams,TylerHarper,EmanuelJones,ValenciaSeay,DonzellaJames,DebSilcox
BillSummary:EntersGeorgiaintotheInterstateMedicalLicensureCompact.
Title"MedicalPracticeActoftheStateofGeorgia";telemedicinelicensesforphysiciansinotherstates;engageinthepracticeofmedicinewithpatientsinthisstatethroughtelemedicine;provide
DescriptionABILLtobeentitledanActtoamendArticle2ofChapter34ofTitle43oftheOfficialCodeofGeorgiaAnnotated,relatingtothe"MedicalPracticeActoftheStateofGeorgia,"soastoprovidefortelemedicinelicensesforphysicianslicensedinotherstatestoengageinthepracticeofmedicinewithpatientsinthisstatethroughtelemedicine;toprovideforrequirementsforissuanceofatelemedicinelicense;toprovideforrestrictions;toprovidefornoticeofrestrictionsplacedonalicensebyanotherstate;toprovideforrulesandregulations;toprovideforrevocation;toprovideforrelatedmatters;torepealconflictinglaws;andforotherpurposes.
PrimarySponsorsReneeUnterman,LarryWalker,DeanBurke,BrandonBeach,SteveGooch,JeffMullis,SharonCooper
BillSummary:ProvidesfortelemedicinelicensesforphysicianslicensedinotherstatestoengageinthepracticeofmedicinewithpatientsinGeorgiathroughtelemedicine.
State
GABillNumber
SB16LastAction
EffectiveDate20190702Status
Enacted
State
GABillNumber
SB115LastAction
EffectiveDate20190702Status
Enacted
TitleInterstateMedicalLicensureCompact
DescriptionABillToAmendTheCodeOfLawsOfSouthCarolina,1976,ToEnactThe"InterstateMedicalLicensureCompact"ByAddingArticle3ToChapter47,Title40SoAsToProvideForTheEntryOfSouthCarolinaIntoAMultistatePhysicianLicensureCompact,ToProvideForTheReciprocalPracticeOfMedicineAmongTheStatesThatArePartiesToTheCompact,ToProvideStandardsAndProceduresApplicableToPracticingMedicineInOtherStatesPursuantToTheCompact,ToProvideForACoordinatedLicensureInformationSystemForSharingDataAmongCompactStates,AndToProvideProceduresForDisputeResolutions,DisciplinaryActions,AndTerminationOfMemberships.
PrimarySponsorsMurrellSmith
BillSummary:EntersSouthCarolinaintotheInterstateMedicalLicensureCompact.
TitleInterstateMedicalLicensureCompact
DescriptionABillToAmendTheCodeOfLawsOfSouthCarolina,1976,ToEnactThe"InterstateMedicalLicensureCompact"ByAddingArticle3ToChapter47,Title40SoAsToProvideForTheEntryOfSouthCarolinaIntoAMultistatePhysicianLicensureCompact,ToProvideForTheReciprocalPracticeOfMedicineAmongTheStatesThatArePartiesToTheCompact,ToProvideStandardsAndProceduresApplicableToPracticingMedicineInOtherStatesPursuantToTheCompact,ToProvideForACoordinatedLicensureInformationSystemForSharingDataAmongCompactStates,AndToProvideProceduresForDisputeResolutions,DisciplinaryActions,AndTerminationOfMemberships.
PrimarySponsorsScottTalley
BillSummary:EntersSCintotheInterstateMedicalLicensureCompact.
State
SCBillNumber
H3101LastAction
ReferredToCommitteeOnMedicalAffairsSenateJournalPage820190228
Status
Failedsinedie
State
SCBillNumber
S320LastAction
ReferredToCommitteeOnMedicalAffairsSenateJournalPage18220190108
Status
Failedsinedie
Demonstrations,Grants&PilotProjects(5)
TitleHealthcareInnovation:
DescriptionEstablishesPhysicianFeeSharingTaskForcewithinDOH;providesforduties,membership,&meetingsoftaskforce;requiresreporttoGovernor&Legislaturebyspecifieddate;providesforexpirationoftaskforce.
PrimarySponsorsJ.W.Grant
BillSummary:EstablishesthePhysicianFeeSharingTaskForcewithintheDepartmentofHealth.Tworepresentativesonthetaskforcefromcompaniesinvolvedinthedeploymentofsmartmedicaldevices,suchasremotepatientmonitoringarerequired.
TitleMentalHealth&TelehealthServicesforChildren&FamiliesimpactedbyHurricaneMichael:
DescriptionProvidesanappropriationfortheMentalHealth&TelehealthServicesforChildren&FamiliesimpactedbyHurricaneMichael.
PrimarySponsorsLoranneAusley
BillSummary:AppropriatesfundstotheDepartmentofChildrenandFamiliestofundtheMentalHealthandTelehealthServicesforChildrenandFamiliesimpactedbyHurricaneMichael.
TitleOkaloosaTele-healthServicesPilot:
DescriptionProvidesanappropriationfortheOkaloosaTele-healthServicesPilot.
PrimarySponsorsMelPonder
BillSummary:ProvidesanappropriationfortheOkaloosaTelehealthServicesPilot.
State
FLBillNumber
HB503LastAction
DiedInHealthQualitySubcommittee20190503
Status
Failed
State
FLBillNumber
HB2683LastAction
SeeSb2500LineItem2314A20190504Status
Failedsinedie
State
FLBillNumber
HB3355LastAction
SeeSb2500LineItem37320190504Status
Failedsinedie
TitleMiamiJewishHealthSystemMemoryDisorderTelemedicineProgram:
DescriptionProvidesanappropriationfortheMiamiJewishHealthSystemMemoryDisorderTelemedicineProgram.
PrimarySponsorsAnaRodriguez
BillSummary:AllocatesfundingtotheDepartmentofElderAffairsfortheMiamiJewishHealthSystemMemoryDisorderTelemedicineProgram.
TitleHealthInsurance:
DescriptionAuthorizingtheinclusioninthestategroupinsuranceprogramofproductsandservicesofferedbyentitiesprovidingoptionalparticipationintheMedicareAdvantagePrescriptionDrugPlan;requiringtheDepartmentofManagementServicestoimplementformularymanagementcost-savingmeasuresbeginningwiththe2020planyear;creatingthe"PatientSavingsAct";authorizinghealthinsurers,whichincludehealthmaintenanceorganizations,tooffersharedsavingsincentiveprogramstoinsureds,etc.
PrimarySponsorsMannyDiaz,SenateCommitteeonAppropriations,SenateCommitteeonBankingandInsurance
BillSummary:Includestelehealthservicesinaninsurers'HealthInsuranceSavingsProgramasa"shoppablehealthcareservice"forwhichincentivescanbeprovidedtotheinsured.
TitleMedicalServicesandInsurance:
DescriptionRequiringtheDepartmentofHealthtoadoptstatewidefeeschedulesforservices,supplies,andcareprovidedinhospitalsandambulatorysurgicalcenters;providingrequirementsforspecifiedlicensedmedicalprofessionalsfordiagnostictestingandtreatmentplans;revisingthemedicalbenefitsrequirementsunderpersonalinjuryprotectioncoverage,etc.
PrimarySponsorsKeithPerry
BillSummary:Permitsservicesandcarerenderedduringaninteractiontodetermineanemergencymedicalconditionmaybereimbursedwhenperformedinatraditionalofficeorfacilityvisitorviatelemedicine.
State
FLBillNumber
HB4649LastAction
DiedInAppropriationsCommittee20190504Status
Failed
State
FLBillNumber
SB524LastAction
LaidOnTableReferToCsHb1113Sj61920190430
Status
Failedsinedie
MedicaidReimbursement(1)
State
FLBillNumber
SB1790LastAction
DiedInHealthPolicy20190503Status
Failed
NetworkAdequacy(1)
TitleTelehealth:
DescriptionEstablishingstandardsofpracticefortelehealthproviders;providingthatanonphysiciantelehealthproviderusingtelehealthandactingwithinhisorherrelevantscopeofpracticeisnotdeemedtobepracticingmedicinewithoutalicense;prohibitingacontractbetweenacertainhealthinsurerandatelehealthproviderfromrequiringthetelehealthprovidertobereimbursedatlesseramountthaniftheservicewereprovidedinperson;prohibitingacontractbetweenacertainhealthmaintenanceorganizationandatelehealthproviderfromrequiringthetelehealthprovidertobereimbursedatlesseramountthaniftheservicewereprovidedin-person,etc.
PrimarySponsorsGayleHarrell,SenateCommitteeonAppropriations
BillSummary:Establishesprovisionsrelatedtotelehealth.ProhibitsMedicaidmanagedcareplansfromusingproviderswhoexclusivelyprovideservicesthroughtelehealthtoachievenetworkadequacy.Definestheterms "telehealth"and"telehealthprovider."Createspracticestandardsfortelehealthservicesandproviders.Prohibitstelehealthprovidersfromusingtelehealthtoprescribeacontrolledsubstance.Providescertainexceptions.
TitleTelehealth:
DescriptionEstablishesstandardofcarefortelehealthproviders;authorizesuseoftelehealthtoperformpatientevaluations;providesthattelehealthproviders,undercertaincircumstances,arenotrequiredtoresearchpatient'shistoryorconductphysicalexambeforeprovidingservices;providessituationswhenuseoftelehealthisnotdeemedtobepracticingmedicinewithoutalicense;authorizescertainproviderstousetelehealthtoprescribespecifiedcontrolledsubstances;requiresDOHtodevelop&disseminateeducationalmaterialstospecifiedlicenses;providesrecordkeepingrequirements;providespatientconsentrequirements.
PrimarySponsorsLoranneAusley
BillSummary:Establishesstandardsofcarefortelehealth,authorizesproviderstousetelehealthtoperformpatientevaluations.Allowstelehealthproviders,undercertaincircumstances,tonotberequiredtoresearchapatient'shistoryorconductaphysicalexaminationpriortoprovidingservicesviatelehealth.Permitsnonphysiciantelehealthproviderstousetelehealthwhileactingwithinthescopeoftheirpracticewithoutbeingdeemedtobepracticingmedicinewithoutalicense.Authorizescertaintelehealthproviderstoprescribespecifiedcontrolledsubstancesviatelehealth.
State
FLBillNumber
SB1526LastAction
LaidOnTableReferToCsCsHb23Sj52320190426
Status
Failedsinedie
OnlinePrescribing(4)
State
FLBillNumber
HB947LastAction
DiedInHealthQualitySubcommittee20190503
Status
Failed
TitleTelehealth:
DescriptionEstablishingstandardsofpracticefortelehealthproviders;providingthatanonphysiciantelehealthproviderusingtelehealthandactingwithinhisorherrelevantscopeofpracticeisnotdeemedtobepracticingmedicinewithoutalicense;prohibitingacontractbetweenacertainhealthinsurerandatelehealthproviderfromrequiringthetelehealthprovidertobereimbursedatlesseramountthaniftheservicewereprovidedinperson;prohibitingacontractbetweenacertainhealthmaintenanceorganizationandatelehealthproviderfromrequiringthetelehealthprovidertobereimbursedatlesseramountthaniftheservicewereprovidedin-person,etc.
PrimarySponsorsGayleHarrell,SenateCommitteeonAppropriations
BillSummary:Establishesprovisionsrelatedtotelehealth.ProhibitsMedicaidmanagedcareplansfromusingproviderswhoexclusivelyprovideservicesthroughtelehealthtoachievenetworkadequacy.Definestheterms "telehealth"and"telehealthprovider."Createspracticestandardsfortelehealthservicesandproviders.Prohibitstelehealthprovidersfromusingtelehealthtoprescribeacontrolledsubstance.Providescertainexceptions.
State
FLBillNumber
SB1526LastAction
LaidOnTableReferToCsCsHb23Sj52320190426
Status
Failedsinedie
TitlePAActof2019
DescriptionABillToAmendTheCodeOfLawsOfSouthCarolina,1976,ToEnactThe"PaActOf2019"ByAddingSection40-47-936SoAsToProvideCertainOrdersPhysicianAssistantsMayPlaceToBePerformedByLicensedPersonnelPursuantToTheScopeOfPracticeOfThePhysicianAssistant;ByAddingSection40-47-1025SoAsToProvideCertainProvisionsMayNotBeConstruedToLimitTheEmploymentArrangementOfPhysicianAssistants;ByAddingSection40-47-1030SoAsToProvideTheBoardOfMedicalExaminersMayApprovePhysicianAssistantsToEnterIntoNondisciplinaryAlternativeProgramsAndToProvideConfidentialityOfRelatedRecords;ByAddingSection40-47-1035SoAsToProvidePhysicianAssistantsMayBeConsideredPrimaryCareProvidersOrMentalHealthProvidersWhenPracticingInTheMedicalSpecialtiesRequiredForPhysiciansToBePrimaryCareProvidersOrMentalHealthProviders,AndToClarifyTheAffectOnRelatedWorkingRelationshipsAndScopesOfPractice;ByAddingSection40-47-1040SoAsToProvideTheBoardMayMakeSpecialProvisionsForLicensuresOfApplicantsWhoHaveBeenClinicallyInactiveForMoreThanTwenty-FourMonths,ToProvideRequirementsForTheseSpecialProvisions,AndToProvidePhysicianAssistantsWhoHaveBeenFull-TimeEmployeesOfCertainAccreditedEducationalProgramsMayNotBeConsideredToHaveBeenClinicallyInactiveForLicensureOrLicenseRenewalPurposes;ToAmendSection40-47-195,AsAmended,RelatingToSupervisingPhysiciansInScopeOfPractices,SoAsToReviseRelatedRequirements;ToAmendSection40-47-20,AsAmended,RelatingToDefinitionsConcerningPhysiciansAndMiscellaneousHealthCareProfessionals,SoAsToReviseNecessaryTerms;ToAmendSection40-47-113,RelatingToTheEstablishmentOfPhysician-PatientRelationships,SoAsToMakeAConformingChange;ToAmendSection40-47-910,RelatingToDefinitionsInThePhysicianAssistantsPracticeAct,SoAsToReviseAndProvideNecessaryDefinitions;ToAmendSection40-47-915,RelatingToTheApplicabilityOfThePhysicianAssistantsPracticeAct,SoAsToReviseTheCriteriaForPersonsSubjectToTheAct;ToAmendSection40-47-925,RelatingToThePhysicianAssistantAdvisoryCommitteeToTheBoard,SoAsToMakeConformingChanges;ToAmendSection40-47-930,RelatingToThePowersAndDutiesOfTheCommitteeAndBoard,SoAsToReviseTheRequirementsAndMakeConformingChanges;ToAmendSection40-47-935,AsAmended,RelatingToActsAndDutiesThatPhysicianAssistantsAreAuthorizedToPerform,SoAsToExpandTheRangeOfTheseActsAndDuties;ToAmendSection40-47-938,RelatingToSupervisoryRelationships,SoAsToReviseTheRequirementsForTheseRelationships;ToAmendSection40-47-940,RelatingToTheLicensureAppli...(clickbilllinktoseemore).
PrimarySponsorsGaryClary
BillSummary:Establishesrequirementsforphysicianassistantsutilizingtelemedicine,includingestablishingapatientrelationshipandprescribing.
State
SCBillNumber
H3399LastAction
MemberSRequestNameAddedAsSponsorAtkinson20190212
Status
Failedsinedie
TitlePAActof2019
DescriptionAnActToAmendSection40-47-195,CodeOfLawsOfSouthCarolina,1976,RelatingToPhysicianSupervisionOfCertainPractitioners,SoAsToMakeVariousChangesConcerningScopeOfPracticeGuidelines;AndToAmendArticle7,Chapter47,Title40,RelatingToTheSouthCarolinaPhysicianAssistantsPracticeAct,SoAsToReviseTheArticleInItsEntirety.-RatifiedTitle
PrimarySponsorsTomDavis
BillSummary:Establishesrequirementsforphysicianassistantsutilizingtelemedicine,includingestablishingapatientrelationshipandprescribing.
TitleHealthInsurance:
DescriptionRequiringhealthmaintenanceorganizationtobecost-effectiveandtoofferhighvalue;authorizingtheDepartmentofManagementServicestolimitthenumberofHMOsthatitcontractswithineachregion;authorizingtheDepartmentofManagementServicestolimitthenumberofHMOsthatitcontractswithineachregion;requiringthedepartmenttooffer,asavoluntarysupplementalbenefitoption,certaininternationalprescriptionservices;authorizingindividualandgrouphealthinsurersandhealthmaintenanceorganizationstooffersharedsavingsincentiveprogramstoinsuredsandsubscribers,etc.
PrimarySponsorsPaulRenner,SubcommitteeonHealthMarketReform
BillSummary:Defines"shoppablehealthcareservice"whichisalower-cost,high-qualitynonemergencyhealthcareserviceforwhichsharedsavingsincentiveisavailableforinsuredsunderahealthinsurer'ssharedsavingsincentiveprogram.Servicesprovidedthroughtelehealthareincludedinthisdefinition.
State
SCBillNumber
S132LastAction
ActNo3220190521Status
Enacted
Other(2)
State
FLBillNumber
HB1113LastAction
ChapterNo201910020190612Status
Enacted
TitleTaxation:
DescriptionRevisingthedefinitionoftheterm“inventory,”forpurposesofadvaloremtaxationexceptforschooldistrictlevies,toincludecertainconstructionequipmentownedbyaheavyequipmentrentaldealer;increasingthediscountundertheaffordablehousingpropertyexemption;renamingtheterm“mailordersale”as“remotesale”andrevisingthedefinition;providingasalestaxrefundtoaneligiblejobtrainingorganizationonitssalesofgoodsdonatedtotheorganization,etc.
PrimarySponsorsJoeGruters,SenateCommitteeonFinanceandTax
BillSummary:Createsataxcreditforhealthinsurersandhealthmaintenanceorganizationscoveringservicesprovidedviatelehealth.Thecreditwouldbeequalto0.1percentoftotalinsurancepremiumsreceivedinthepreviousyear.
TitleInsurance;GeorgiaTelemedicineAct;modernize;TelemedicineActtheTelehealthAct;rename
DescriptionABILLtobeentitledanActtoamendArticle1ofChapter24ofTitle33oftheOfficialCodeofGeorgiaAnnotated,relatingtoinsurancegenerally,soastomodernizetheGeorgiaTelemedicineAct;torenametheTelemedicineActtheTelehealthAct;torevisethedefinitionoftelemedicine;toprovideadefinitionoftelehealth;toprohibitinsurersfromrequiringinsuredstousetelemedicine;toprovideforpayequityforhealthcareprovidersusingtelemedicine;toprovideforrelatedmatters;toprovideaneffectivedate;torepealconflictinglaws;andforotherpurposes.
PrimarySponsorsReneeUnterman,ChuckHufstetler,DeanBurke,LarryWalker,GregKirk,FreddieSims,ValenciaSeay,GloriaButler,SteveHenson,BrandonBeach,SteveGooch,JeffMullis,DarleneTaylor
BillSummary:RevisestheGeorgiaTelemedicineAct.Renamestheactasthe "TelehealthAct."Revisesdefinitionof"telemedicine"andprovidesanewdefinitionof"telehealth."Prohibitsinsurersfromrequiringenrolleestousetelemedicine.Createspaymentequityforprovidersusingtelemedicine.
State
FLBillNumber
SB1112LastAction
DiedInAppropriations20190503Status
Failed
PrivatePayerReimbursement(2)
State
GABillNumber
SB118LastAction
EffectiveDate20200102Status
Enacted
TitleInsurance;modernizationandupdates;provide
DescriptionABILLtobeentitledanActtoamendTitle33oftheOfficialCodeofGeorgiaAnnotated,relatingtoinsurance,soastoprovideformodernizationandupdates;toamendvariousprovisionsoftheOfficialCodeofGeorgiaAnnotatedforpurposesofconformity;toprovideforrelatedmatters;torepealconflictinglaws;andforotherpurposes.
PrimarySponsorsMartyHarbin,BurtJones,LarryWalker,RichardSmith
BillSummary:MakesadjustmentstoGeorgia'stelehealthcoveragelaw,eliminatingoutdatedinformation.
State
GABillNumber
SB133LastAction
EffectiveDate20190702Status
Enacted
Provider-PatientRelationship(2)
TitlePAActof2019
DescriptionABillToAmendTheCodeOfLawsOfSouthCarolina,1976,ToEnactThe"PaActOf2019"ByAddingSection40-47-936SoAsToProvideCertainOrdersPhysicianAssistantsMayPlaceToBePerformedByLicensedPersonnelPursuantToTheScopeOfPracticeOfThePhysicianAssistant;ByAddingSection40-47-1025SoAsToProvideCertainProvisionsMayNotBeConstruedToLimitTheEmploymentArrangementOfPhysicianAssistants;ByAddingSection40-47-1030SoAsToProvideTheBoardOfMedicalExaminersMayApprovePhysicianAssistantsToEnterIntoNondisciplinaryAlternativeProgramsAndToProvideConfidentialityOfRelatedRecords;ByAddingSection40-47-1035SoAsToProvidePhysicianAssistantsMayBeConsideredPrimaryCareProvidersOrMentalHealthProvidersWhenPracticingInTheMedicalSpecialtiesRequiredForPhysiciansToBePrimaryCareProvidersOrMentalHealthProviders,AndToClarifyTheAffectOnRelatedWorkingRelationshipsAndScopesOfPractice;ByAddingSection40-47-1040SoAsToProvideTheBoardMayMakeSpecialProvisionsForLicensuresOfApplicantsWhoHaveBeenClinicallyInactiveForMoreThanTwenty-FourMonths,ToProvideRequirementsForTheseSpecialProvisions,AndToProvidePhysicianAssistantsWhoHaveBeenFull-TimeEmployeesOfCertainAccreditedEducationalProgramsMayNotBeConsideredToHaveBeenClinicallyInactiveForLicensureOrLicenseRenewalPurposes;ToAmendSection40-47-195,AsAmended,RelatingToSupervisingPhysiciansInScopeOfPractices,SoAsToReviseRelatedRequirements;ToAmendSection40-47-20,AsAmended,RelatingToDefinitionsConcerningPhysiciansAndMiscellaneousHealthCareProfessionals,SoAsToReviseNecessaryTerms;ToAmendSection40-47-113,RelatingToTheEstablishmentOfPhysician-PatientRelationships,SoAsToMakeAConformingChange;ToAmendSection40-47-910,RelatingToDefinitionsInThePhysicianAssistantsPracticeAct,SoAsToReviseAndProvideNecessaryDefinitions;ToAmendSection40-47-915,RelatingToTheApplicabilityOfThePhysicianAssistantsPracticeAct,SoAsToReviseTheCriteriaForPersonsSubjectToTheAct;ToAmendSection40-47-925,RelatingToThePhysicianAssistantAdvisoryCommitteeToTheBoard,SoAsToMakeConformingChanges;ToAmendSection40-47-930,RelatingToThePowersAndDutiesOfTheCommitteeAndBoard,SoAsToReviseTheRequirementsAndMakeConformingChanges;ToAmendSection40-47-935,AsAmended,RelatingToActsAndDutiesThatPhysicianAssistantsAreAuthorizedToPerform,SoAsToExpandTheRangeOfTheseActsAndDuties;ToAmendSection40-47-938,RelatingToSupervisoryRelationships,SoAsToReviseTheRequirementsForTheseRelationships;ToAmendSection40-47-940,RelatingToTheLicensureAppli...(clickbilllinktoseemore).
PrimarySponsorsGaryClary
BillSummary:Establishesrequirementsforphysicianassistantsutilizingtelemedicine,includingestablishingapatientrelationshipandprescribing.
State
SCBillNumber
H3399LastAction
MemberSRequestNameAddedAsSponsorAtkinson20190212
Status
Failedsinedie
TitlePAActof2019
DescriptionAnActToAmendSection40-47-195,CodeOfLawsOfSouthCarolina,1976,RelatingToPhysicianSupervisionOfCertainPractitioners,SoAsToMakeVariousChangesConcerningScopeOfPracticeGuidelines;AndToAmendArticle7,Chapter47,Title40,RelatingToTheSouthCarolinaPhysicianAssistantsPracticeAct,SoAsToReviseTheArticleInItsEntirety.-RatifiedTitle
PrimarySponsorsTomDavis
BillSummary:Establishesrequirementsforphysicianassistantsutilizingtelemedicine,includingestablishingapatientrelationshipandprescribing.
TitleTelehealth:
DescriptionEstablishingstandardsofpracticefortelehealthproviders;authorizingcertaintelehealthproviderstousetelehealthtoprescribecertaincontrolledsubstancesunderspecifiedcircumstances;providingregistrationrequirementsforout-of-statetelehealthproviders,etc.
PrimarySponsorsClayYarborough,HouseCommitteeonHealthandHumanServices,HouseCommitteeonWaysandMeans
BillSummary:Establishesstandardsofpracticefortelehealthproviders,authorizestheuseoftelehealthforpatientevaluations,andprovidesrequirementsforout-of-statetelehealthproviders,amongotherchanges.
TitleEmergencyMedicalServices:
DescriptionAuthorizesparamedicsoremergencymedicaltechnicianstoprovideothertreatment&transportoptions;providesimmunityfromliabilityforcertainmedical&lawenforcementpersonnelprovidingemergencyexamination&treatmentofincapacitatedpersonsincertaincircumstances;authorizescertifiedparamedictoadministercontrolledsubstanceundercertaincircumstances.
PrimarySponsorsBruceAntone
BillSummary:RequirestheDepartmentofHealthtoadoptrulesgoverningtheuseoftelemedicinebycertainlicensees.
State
SCBillNumber
S132LastAction
ActNo3220190521Status
Enacted
Regulatory,Licensing&AdvisoryBoards(8)
State
FLBillNumber
HB23LastAction
ChapterNo201913720190626Status
Enacted
State
FLBillNumber
HB931LastAction
DiedInHealthQualitySubcommittee20190503
Status
Failed
TitleTelehealth:
DescriptionEstablishesstandardofcarefortelehealthproviders;authorizesuseoftelehealthtoperformpatientevaluations;providesthattelehealthproviders,undercertaincircumstances,arenotrequiredtoresearchpatient'shistoryorconductphysicalexambeforeprovidingservices;providessituationswhenuseoftelehealthisnotdeemedtobepracticingmedicinewithoutalicense;authorizescertainproviderstousetelehealthtoprescribespecifiedcontrolledsubstances;requiresDOHtodevelop&disseminateeducationalmaterialstospecifiedlicenses;providesrecordkeepingrequirements;providespatientconsentrequirements.
PrimarySponsorsLoranneAusley
BillSummary:Establishesstandardsofcarefortelehealth,authorizesproviderstousetelehealthtoperformpatientevaluations.Allowstelehealthproviders,undercertaincircumstances,tonotberequiredtoresearchapatient'shistoryorconductaphysicalexaminationpriortoprovidingservicesviatelehealth.Permitsnonphysiciantelehealthproviderstousetelehealthwhileactingwithinthescopeoftheirpracticewithoutbeingdeemedtobepracticingmedicinewithoutalicense.Authorizescertaintelehealthproviderstoprescribespecifiedcontrolledsubstancesviatelehealth.
TitleEmergencyMedicalServices:
DescriptionAuthorizingaparamedicoremergencymedicaltechniciantoprovideothertreatmentandtransportoptions;providingimmunityfromliabilityforcertainmedicalandlawenforcementpersonnelprovidingemergencyexaminationandtreatmentofincapacitatedpersonsincertaincircumstances;authorizingacertifiedparamedictoadministeracontrolledsubstanceonlyunderthesupervisionofcertainhealthcarepractitioners,etc.
PrimarySponsorsDarrylRouson
BillSummary:RequirestheDepartmentofHealthtoadoptrulesgoverningtheuseoftelemedicinebycertainlicensees.
State
FLBillNumber
HB947LastAction
DiedInHealthQualitySubcommittee20190503
Status
Failed
State
FLBillNumber
SB1182LastAction
DiedInHealthPolicy20190503Status
Failed
TitleTelehealth:
DescriptionEstablishingstandardsofpracticefortelehealthproviders;providingthatanonphysiciantelehealthproviderusingtelehealthandactingwithinhisorherrelevantscopeofpracticeisnotdeemedtobepracticingmedicinewithoutalicense;prohibitingacontractbetweenacertainhealthinsurerandatelehealthproviderfromrequiringthetelehealthprovidertobereimbursedatlesseramountthaniftheservicewereprovidedinperson;prohibitingacontractbetweenacertainhealthmaintenanceorganizationandatelehealthproviderfromrequiringthetelehealthprovidertobereimbursedatlesseramountthaniftheservicewereprovidedin-person,etc.
PrimarySponsorsGayleHarrell,SenateCommitteeonAppropriations
BillSummary:Establishesprovisionsrelatedtotelehealth.ProhibitsMedicaidmanagedcareplansfromusingproviderswhoexclusivelyprovideservicesthroughtelehealthtoachievenetworkadequacy.Definestheterms "telehealth"and"telehealthprovider."Createspracticestandardsfortelehealthservicesandproviders.Prohibitstelehealthprovidersfromusingtelehealthtoprescribeacontrolledsubstance.Providescertainexceptions.
TitleGeorgiaOccupationalTherapyPracticeAct;enact
DescriptionABILLtobeentitledanActtoamendTitle43oftheO.C.G.A.,relatingtoprofessionsandbusinesses,soastoupdateandrevisevariousprovisionsrelatingtooccupationaltherapists;toprovideforrelatedmatters;torepealconflictinglaws;andforotherpurposes.
PrimarySponsorsLeeHawkins,KarenBennett,KarenMathiak,BillWerkheiser,JohnLaHood,KayKirkpatrick
BillSummary:Includestelehealthinthepracticeofoccupationaltherapyandprovidesadefinition.
State
FLBillNumber
SB1526LastAction
LaidOnTableReferToCsCsHb23Sj52320190426
Status
Failedsinedie
State
GABillNumber
HB253LastAction
EffectiveDate20190702Status
Enacted
TitlePAActof2019
DescriptionABillToAmendTheCodeOfLawsOfSouthCarolina,1976,ToEnactThe"PaActOf2019"ByAddingSection40-47-936SoAsToProvideCertainOrdersPhysicianAssistantsMayPlaceToBePerformedByLicensedPersonnelPursuantToTheScopeOfPracticeOfThePhysicianAssistant;ByAddingSection40-47-1025SoAsToProvideCertainProvisionsMayNotBeConstruedToLimitTheEmploymentArrangementOfPhysicianAssistants;ByAddingSection40-47-1030SoAsToProvideTheBoardOfMedicalExaminersMayApprovePhysicianAssistantsToEnterIntoNondisciplinaryAlternativeProgramsAndToProvideConfidentialityOfRelatedRecords;ByAddingSection40-47-1035SoAsToProvidePhysicianAssistantsMayBeConsideredPrimaryCareProvidersOrMentalHealthProvidersWhenPracticingInTheMedicalSpecialtiesRequiredForPhysiciansToBePrimaryCareProvidersOrMentalHealthProviders,AndToClarifyTheAffectOnRelatedWorkingRelationshipsAndScopesOfPractice;ByAddingSection40-47-1040SoAsToProvideTheBoardMayMakeSpecialProvisionsForLicensuresOfApplicantsWhoHaveBeenClinicallyInactiveForMoreThanTwenty-FourMonths,ToProvideRequirementsForTheseSpecialProvisions,AndToProvidePhysicianAssistantsWhoHaveBeenFull-TimeEmployeesOfCertainAccreditedEducationalProgramsMayNotBeConsideredToHaveBeenClinicallyInactiveForLicensureOrLicenseRenewalPurposes;ToAmendSection40-47-195,AsAmended,RelatingToSupervisingPhysiciansInScopeOfPractices,SoAsToReviseRelatedRequirements;ToAmendSection40-47-20,AsAmended,RelatingToDefinitionsConcerningPhysiciansAndMiscellaneousHealthCareProfessionals,SoAsToReviseNecessaryTerms;ToAmendSection40-47-113,RelatingToTheEstablishmentOfPhysician-PatientRelationships,SoAsToMakeAConformingChange;ToAmendSection40-47-910,RelatingToDefinitionsInThePhysicianAssistantsPracticeAct,SoAsToReviseAndProvideNecessaryDefinitions;ToAmendSection40-47-915,RelatingToTheApplicabilityOfThePhysicianAssistantsPracticeAct,SoAsToReviseTheCriteriaForPersonsSubjectToTheAct;ToAmendSection40-47-925,RelatingToThePhysicianAssistantAdvisoryCommitteeToTheBoard,SoAsToMakeConformingChanges;ToAmendSection40-47-930,RelatingToThePowersAndDutiesOfTheCommitteeAndBoard,SoAsToReviseTheRequirementsAndMakeConformingChanges;ToAmendSection40-47-935,AsAmended,RelatingToActsAndDutiesThatPhysicianAssistantsAreAuthorizedToPerform,SoAsToExpandTheRangeOfTheseActsAndDuties;ToAmendSection40-47-938,RelatingToSupervisoryRelationships,SoAsToReviseTheRequirementsForTheseRelationships;ToAmendSection40-47-940,RelatingToTheLicensureAppli...(clickbilllinktoseemore).
PrimarySponsorsGaryClary
BillSummary:Establishesrequirementsforphysicianassistantsutilizingtelemedicine,includingestablishingapatientrelationshipandprescribing.
State
SCBillNumber
H3399LastAction
MemberSRequestNameAddedAsSponsorAtkinson20190212
Status
Failedsinedie
TitlePAActof2019
DescriptionAnActToAmendSection40-47-195,CodeOfLawsOfSouthCarolina,1976,RelatingToPhysicianSupervisionOfCertainPractitioners,SoAsToMakeVariousChangesConcerningScopeOfPracticeGuidelines;AndToAmendArticle7,Chapter47,Title40,RelatingToTheSouthCarolinaPhysicianAssistantsPracticeAct,SoAsToReviseTheArticleInItsEntirety.-RatifiedTitle
PrimarySponsorsTomDavis
BillSummary:Establishesrequirementsforphysicianassistantsutilizingtelemedicine,includingestablishingapatientrelationshipandprescribing.
State
SCBillNumber
S132LastAction
ActNo3220190521Status
Enacted
Southeast TRC Regulatory Tracking UpdateJul 12, 2019
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1 AL Final Rule Regular Jan 31, 2018 4
Issues: Regulatory, Licensing & Advisory Boards
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Definitions, Standards of Nursing Practice
NURSING, BOARD OF (AL)
Defines telehealth nursing as the practice of distance nursing care using telecommunications technology.
2 FL 65D-30.002 Proposed Rule Regular Nov 01, 2016 7
Issues: Substance Use Disorder
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Definitions
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (FL), Substance Abuse Program (FL)
Defines telehealth and stipulates when telehealth can be used by the FL Department of Children and Families' Substance Abuse Program.
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