EnactedBillsbyTopic EnactedBillsbyState
TitleRelatingtobroadband;anddeclaringanemergency.
BillSummary:CreatestheOregonBroadbandOfficewithintheOregonBusinessDevelopmentDepartmenttoadvocatefortheadoptionofpublicpoliciestoremovebarrierstoandsupportbroadbandinfrastructuredeploymentanddevelopbroadbandinvestmentanddeploymentstrategiesforunservedandunderservedareas,amongotherresponsibilities.AlsorequirestheOregonBroadbandAdvisoryCounciltochampionstatewideaccesstobroadbandservicesandencourage,amongotherthings,theuseofbroadbandcommunicationstechnologiesfortelehealthandtelemedicine.
Roundupof2019ApprovedStateTelehealthLegislationLastUpdated:December09,2019
BillsbyTopic
Broadband(3)
State
ORBillNumber
HB2173LastAction
Chapter6482019LawsEffectiveDateAugust9201920190814
Status
Enacted
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MO
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TitleRelatingtothecreationofthegovernor'sbroadbanddevelopmentcouncil.
BillSummary:CreatestheGovernor'sBroadbandCounciltoresearchbroadbanddevelopment, identifybarrierstobroadbandaccess,andanalyzehowstatewideaccesstobroadbandwouldbenefitspecificareasincludingthedeliveryofhealthcareservicesthroughtelehealth.
TitleExpandingaffordable,resilientbroadbandservicetoenableeconomicdevelopment,publicsafety,healthcare,andeducationinWashington'scommunities.
BillSummary:Establishesthegovernor'sstatewidebroadbandofficetoencourage,foster,develop,andimproveaffordable,qualitybroadbandwithinthestate.
TitleNursing,Boardof,authoritytoenter,coordinatedlicenseinformation,multistatepractice,EnhancedNurseLicensureCompact,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.
BillSummary:AdoptstheEnhancedNurseLicensureCompact.
TitleToEstablishTheInterstatePhysicalTherapyLicensureCompactInArkansas.
BillSummary:EnactstheInterstatePhysicalTherapyLicensureCompactinArkansas.
TitleANACTTOAMENDTITLE24OFTHEDELAWARECODECREATINGAPSYCHOLOGYINTERJURISDICTIONALCOMPACT.
BillSummary:EnactsthePsychologyInterjurisdictionalCompact.
State
TXBillNumber
HB1960LastAction
EffectiveImmediately20190525Status
Enacted
State
WABillNumber
SB5511LastAction
EffectiveDate728201920190513Status
Enacted
Cross-StateLicensing(23)
State
ALBillNumber
SB38LastAction
AssignedActNo201910220190430Status
Enacted
State
ARBillNumber
HB1421LastAction
NotificationThatHb1421IsNowAct31320190305
Status
Enacted
State
DEBillNumber
HB172LastAction
SignedByGovernor20190627Status
Enacted
TitleANACTTOAMENDTITLE24OFTHEDELAWARECODERELATINGTOTHEPHYSICALTHERAPYLICENSURECOMPACT.
BillSummary:AdoptsthePhysicalTherapyLicensureCompact.
TitleHealthCare
BillSummary:RequirestheOfficeofProgramPolicyAnalysisandGovernmentAccountability tosubmitbyaspecifieddateareportandrecommendationstotheGovernorandtheLegislaturewhichaddressesFlorida'sprospectiveentranceintotheInterstateMedicalLicensureCompactasamemberstate.
TitlePsychologyInterjurisdictionalCompact;enterintoaninterstatecompact
BillSummary:EntersGeorgiaintothePsychologyInterjurisdictionalCompact.
TitlePhysicalTherapyLicensureCompactAct;enterintoaninterstatecompact
BillSummary:EntersGeorgiaintothePhysicalTherapyLicensureCompact.
Title"InterstateMedicalLicensureCompactAct"
BillSummary:EntersGeorgiaintotheInterstateMedicalLicensureCompact.
Title"MedicalPracticeActoftheStateofGeorgia";telemedicinelicensesforphysiciansinotherstates;engageinthepracticeofmedicinewithpatientsinthisstatethroughtelemedicine;provide
BillSummary:ProvidesfortelemedicinelicensesforphysicianslicensedinotherstatestoengageinthepracticeofmedicinewithpatientsinGeorgiathroughtelemedicine.
State
DEBillNumber
SB83LastAction
SignedByGovernor20190730Status
Enacted
State
FLBillNumber
HB843LastAction
ChapterNo2019138CompanionBillSPassedSeeCsHb7Ch201910520190626
Status
Enacted
State
GABillNumber
HB26LastAction
Act3620190424Status
Enacted
State
GABillNumber
HB39LastAction
EffectiveDate20190702Status
Enacted
State
GABillNumber
SB16LastAction
EffectiveDate20190702Status
Enacted
State
GABillNumber
SB115LastAction
EffectiveDate20190702Status
Enacted
TitleAbillforanactestablishinganemergencymedicalservicespersonnellicensureinterstatecompact.(FormerlyHSB192.)Effective7-1-19.
BillSummary:Adoptstheemergencymedicalservicespersonnellicensureinterstatecompact.
TitleNurselicensurecompact.
BillSummary:AdoptstheNurseLicensureCompact.
TitleANACTrelatingtotheInterstateMedicalLicensureCompact.
BillSummary:AdoptstheInterstateMedicalLicensureCompact.
TitleInterstatePhysicalTherapyLicensureCompact
BillSummary:AdoptstheInterstatePhysicalTherapyLicensureCompact.
TitleRelatingToTheEmergencyMedicalServicesPersonnelLicensureInterstateCompact.
BillSummary:AdoptstheEmergencyMedicalServicesPersonnelLicensureInterstateCompact.
TitleRelatingToTheInterstateMedicalLicensureCompactAndThePaymentOfFeesUnderTheCompact.
Bill Summary: Adopts North Dakota into the Interstate MedicalLicensureCompact.
State
IABillNumber
HF694LastAction
SignedByGovernor20190508Status
Enacted
State
INBillNumber
HB1344LastAction
PublicLaw13520190429Status
Enacted
State
KYBillNumber
SB22LastAction
SignedByGovernorKyActsCh07720190325Status
Enacted
State
MDBillNumber
HB648LastAction
ApprovedByTheGovernorChapter37420190430
Status
Enacted
State
NDBillNumber
HB1337LastAction
FiledWithSecretaryOfState032920190402Status
Enacted
State
NDBillNumber
SB2173LastAction
FiledWithSecretaryOfState040920190410Status
Enacted
Titleadoptingthemodelpsychologyinterjurisdictionalcompact.
BillSummary:EnactsthePsychologyInterjurisdicitonalCompactinNewHampshire.
TitleEntersNewJerseyinenhancedmultistateNurseLicensureCompact.
BillSummary:EntersNewJerseyintotheenhancedMultistateNurseLicensureCompact.
TitleProfessionsandoccupations;PsychologyInterjurisdictionalCompact;providingforlicensedpsychologiststopracticeinmemberstates;effectivedate.
BillSummary:AdoptsthePsychologyInterjurisdictionalCompact.
TitleProfessionsandoccupations;enactingtheInterstateMedicalLicensureCompact;effectivedate.
BillSummary:AdoptstheInterstateMedicalLicensureCompact.
TitleRelatingtothecreationoftheTexasBehavioralHealthExecutiveCouncilandtothecontinuationandtransferoftheregulationofpsychologists,marriageandfamilytherapists,professionalcounselors,andsocialworkerstotheTexasBehavioralHealthExecutiveCouncil;providingcivilandadministrativepenalties;authorizingafee.
BillSummary:EntersTexasintotheInterjurisdictionalPsychologyCompact.
TitleRelatingtotheprovisionofmentalhealthservicesthroughatelemedicinemedicalserviceortelehealthservice.
BillSummary:Permitsthedeliveryofmentalhealthserviceswithinthescopeofaprofessional'slicenseviatelemedicineortelehealthtoapatientwhoislocatedoutsideofTexas.
State
NHBillNumber
SB232LastAction
SignedByTheGovernorOn07102019Chapter203Effective0908201920190715
Status
Enacted
State
NJBillNumber
S954LastAction
ApprovedPL2019C17220190719Status
Enacted
State
OKBillNumber
HB1057LastAction
ApprovedByGovernor0429201920190429Status
Enacted
State
OKBillNumber
HB2351LastAction
ApprovedByGovernor0418201920190418Status
Enacted
State
TXBillNumber
HB1501LastAction
EffectiveOn911920190610Status
Enacted
State
TXBillNumber
HB4455LastAction
EffectiveOn911920190614Status
Enacted
TitlePhysicaltherapists&physicaltherapistassistants;licensure,PhysicalTherapyLicensureCompact.
BillSummary:EntersVirginiaintothePhysicalTherapyLicensureCompact.
TitletheInterstateMedicalLicensureCompact.(FE)
BillSummary:AdoptstheInterstateMedicalLicensureCompact.
TitleToCreateTheMentalHealthForIndividualsWhoAreDeafOrHardOfHearingBillOfRightsAct.
BillSummary:ProvidesforstatewidementalhealthservicesandrequirestheDivisionofAging,Adult,andBehavioralHealthServicesoftheDepartmentofHumanServicestodevelopandimplementstrategiesforensuringaccesstoculturallyaffirmativementalhealthservicesandlinguisticallyappropriatementalhealthservicesbyclientsingeographicareaswherethereisashortageofcertifiedmentalhealthprofessionals,whichmayincludetelemedicineorotherremotetechnology.
TitleHealth.
BillSummary:RequiresthePublicHealthDepartmenttoallocatefundstolocalhealthjurisdictionsforsexuallytransmitteddiseasepreventionandcontrolactivities.Inawardingfunds,theDepartmentshallauthorizejurisdictionstoincludeinnovativeandimpactfulpreventionandcontrolactivities,toincludetechnology,telehealthanddigitalplatformsandapplicationstoenhanceimmediateaccesstoscreening,testingandtreatmentaswellaspartneractivitiesinordertospeedactivitiestoreduceadministrativecosts.
State
VABillNumber
SB1106LastAction
GovernorActsOfAssemblyChapterTextChap030020190308
Status
Enacted
State
WIBillNumber
SB74LastAction
Published1123201920191125Status
Enacted
Demonstrations,Grants&PilotProjects(21)
State
ARBillNumber
HB1471LastAction
NotificationThatHb1471IsNowAct64420190401
Status
Enacted
State
CABillNumber
SB78LastAction
ChapteredBySecretaryOfStateChapter38StatutesOf201920190627
Status
Enacted
TitleMentalHealthActionOnCampus
BillSummary:Requiresallpubliccollegesanduniversitiestoattempttomeetabenchmarkratioofoneclinical,non-studentstaffmemberto1,250students.Linkageagreementswithmentalhealthserviceprovidersandcontractedtelehealththerapyservicesmaybeused,butmustincludethecapacityofstudentsprovidersareexpectedtoservewithintheagency.Twoyearsaftertheeffectivedateoftheactandeveryfiveyearsthereafter,thebenchmarkforclinician-to-studentratiosmustbeupdatedusingcriteriadetailedintheact.
TitleOmnibushealthandhumanservicesappropriationbill
BillSummary:Permitstelemedicinetobeusedtoconductachemicaluseassessmentforthetreatmentofchemicaldependency.AlsoestablishestheSchool-LinkedMentalHealthGrantandShelter-LinkedYouthMentalHealthGrantProgramswhichpermittheuseoftelehealthinthedeliveryofgrantfundedservicesandactivities.RemovestheMinnesotaMedicaidlimitoncoverageofthreetelemedicineservicesperenrolleepercalendarweekiftheserviceisprovidedforthetreatmentandcontroloftuberculosisandtheservicesareprovidedinamannerconsistentwithrecommendationsandbestpracticesspecifiedbytheCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention.
TitleOmnibushighereducationappropriationsandpolicyprovisions
BillSummary:RequirestheMinnesotaStateCollegesandUniversitiesBoardofTrusteestocontractwithoneormoreindependentmentalhealthorganizationstoprovidementalhealthcare,includingthroughtheuseoftelemedicine,oncampusatuptofivestatecolleges.
TitleAppropriatesmoneyfortheexpenses,grants,refunds,anddistributionsoftheDepartmentofHigherEducation.
BillSummary:AllocatesfundstotheUniversityofMissourifortheMissouriTelehealthNetwork.
TitleAppropriatesmoneyfortheexpenses,grants,anddistributionsoftheDepartmentofSocialServices.
BillSummary:AllocatesfundingtotheDepartmentofSocialServicesfortheMOHealthNetDivision,whichincludesfundingfortelehealthservices.
State
ILBillNumber
HB2152LastAction
PublicAct101025120190809Status
Enacted
State
MNBillNumber
SF12LastAction
GovernorApproval20190530Status
Enacted
State
MNBillNumber
SF2415LastAction
GovernorApproval20190522Status
Enacted
State
MOBillNumber
HB3LastAction
DeliveredToSecretaryOfStateG20190610Status
Enacted
State
MOBillNumber
HB11LastAction
DeliveredToSecretaryOfStateG20190610Status
Enacted
TitleToappropriatemoneyforsupplementalpurposesfortheseveraldepartmentsandofficesofstategovernment.
BillSummary:AllocatesfundingtotheDepartmentofSocialServicesfortheMOHealthNetDivision,whichincludesfundingfortelemedicineservices.
TitleRelatingtoyouthwithspecializedneeds.
BillSummary:PermitstheOregonDepartmentofHumanServices,HealthAuthority,andYouthAuthoritytocontractwithaprovidertoestablishaninterdisciplinaryassessmentteamtoprovideevaluationofyouth.Theinterdisciplinaryassessmentteamshallincreasestatewideeducation,consultation,andtelemedicineevaluation,assessmentandtreatmentcapacity,withspecificemphasisonincreasingaccesstopsychiatricanddevelopmentalassessmentsincommunitiesthatlacksufficientaccesstoproviders.
TitleGeneralAppropriationsBill.
BillSummary:AppropriationsbillthatallocatesfundsfortelemedicineintheTexasChildHealthAccessThroughTelehealthInitiative,providesmulticategoricalteachinghospitalsupportbasedoncriteriaincludingtelemedicineencounters,andadditionalfundingforschoolsafetywhichincludesfundingfortheTexasTechUniversityHealthSciencesCenterforTheTelemedicineWellnessInterventionTriageandReferral(TWITR)Project.
TitleRelatingtothecriminalstatuteoflimitationsforcertainsexoffensesandthecollection,analysis,andpreservationofevidenceofsexualassaultandothersexoffenses.
BillSummary:EstablishestheStatewideTelehealthCenterforSexualAssaultForensicMedicalExaminationwhichwouldbepermittedtofacilitateprovisionsbyasexualassaultnurseexaminerviatelecommunicationsfortrainingortechnicalassistance,forensicmedicalexamination,andconsultationservices.
TitleRelatingtoprogramsandinitiativestopreventandrespondtoopioidaddiction,misuse,abuse,andoverdoseandidentifyandtreatco-occurringsubstanceusedisordersandmentalillness.
BillSummary:Createsresearchinitiativesandprogramstorespondtoopioidaddiction,misuse,abuse,andoverdose.Requirestheexecutivecommissionertoestablishaprogramtoincreaseopportunitiesandexpandaccesstotelehealthtreatmentforsubstanceusedisorders.
State
MOBillNumber
HB14LastAction
DeliveredToSecretaryOfStateG20190417Status
Enacted
State
ORBillNumber
SB1LastAction
EffectiveDateJanuary1202020190808Status
Enacted
State
TXBillNumber
HB1LastAction
EffectiveOn911920190615Status
Enacted
State
TXBillNumber
HB8LastAction
EffectiveOn911920190604Status
Enacted
State
TXBillNumber
HB3285LastAction
EffectiveOn911920190614Status
Enacted
TitleRelatingtotheadministrationandoperationofMedicaid,includingMedicaidmanagedcareandthedeliveryofMedicaidacutecareservicesandlong-termservicesandsupportstocertainpersons.
BillSummary:Amendsthepilotprogramfortestingperson-centeredmanagedcarestrategiesandimprovementsbasedoncapitation.Includesthatthepilotprogrammustbedesignedto,amongotherthings,promotetheuseofinnovativetechnologiesandbenefits,includingtelemedicine,telemonitoring,andthetestingofremotepatientmonitoring.
TitleRelatingtopolicies,procedures,andmeasuresforschoolsafetyandmentalhealthpromotioninpublicschoolsandthecreationoftheTexasChildMentalHealthCareConsortium.
BillSummary:EstablishestheChildPsychiatryAccessNetworkandTelemedicineandTelehealthPrograms.Thenetworkwouldprovideconsultationservicesandtrainingopportunitiesforpediatriciansandprimarycareprovidersandestablishorexpandtelemedicineortelehealthprogramsforidentifyingandassessingbehavioralhealthneedsofat-riskchildrenandadolescents.
TitleRelatingtotheestablishmentofastatewidetelehealthcenterforsexualassaultforensicmedicalexamination.
BillSummary:Establishesthestatewidetelehealthcenterforsexualassaultforensicmedicalexaminationtoexpandaccesstosexualassaultnurseexaminersforunderservedpopulations.
TitleRetirementandIndependentEntitiesBaseBudget
BillSummary:AppropriatesfundstotheUtahEducationandTelehealthNetwork.
TitleStateAgencyandHigherEducationCompensationAppropriations
BillSummary:AppropriatesfundstotheUtahEducationandTelehealthNetwork.
State
TXBillNumber
HB4533LastAction
EffectiveOn911920190614Status
Enacted
State
TXBillNumber
SB11LastAction
EffectiveImmediately20190606Status
Enacted
State
TXBillNumber
SB71LastAction
EffectiveOn911920190604Status
Enacted
State
UTBillNumber
HB5LastAction
GovernorSigned20190219Status
Enacted
State
UTBillNumber
HB8LastAction
GovernorSigned20190327Status
Enacted
TitleSuicidePreventionAmendments
BillSummary:EstablishesthePsychiatricConsultationProgram.Definesa"telehealthpsychiatricconsultation."Setsawardstobegrantedtohealthcarefacilitiestoimplementaprogramthatprovidesprimarycareprovideraccesstoatelehealthpsychiatricconsultationwhenevaluatingapatientfororprovidingapatientmentalhealthtreatment.
TitleSocialServicesBaseBudget
BillSummary:Appropriates$242,400toatelehealthpilotprogram.
TitleBudgetBill.
BillSummary:AppropriatestwoyearsoffundingtoestablishtheAppalachianTelementalHealthInitiative.
TitleEstablishingabehavioralhealthinnovationandintegrationcampuswithintheUniversityofWashingtonschoolofmedicine.
BillSummary:EstablishesabehavioralhealthinnovationandintegrationcampuswithintheUniversityofWashingtonschoolofmedicinethat,amongotherthings,willincludeplanningtoexpandthetelepsychiatryconsultationprogramandinitiatingtelehealthconsultationtocommunity-basedhospitals,clinics,housingprograms,nursinghomes,andotherfacilities.
State
UTBillNumber
HB393LastAction
GovernorSigned20190328Status
Enacted
State
UTBillNumber
SB7LastAction
GovernorSigned20190219Status
Enacted
State
VABillNumber
HB1700LastAction
GovernorActsOfAssemblyChapterTextChap085420190502
Status
Enacted
State
WABillNumber
HB1593LastAction
EffectiveDate728201920190509Status
Enacted
MedicaidReimbursement(13)
TitleMedi-Cal:telehealth:stateofemergency.
BillSummary:Providesthatneitherface-to-facecontact,norapatient'sphysicalpresenceonthepremisesofanenrolledcommunityclinic,isrequiredforservicesprovidedbytheclinictoaMedi-Calbeneficiaryduringorimmediatelyfollowingastateofemergency,asspecified.Requiresthattelehealthservices,telephonicservices,andotherspecifiedservicesbereimbursablewhenprovidedbyoneofthoseentitiesduringorimmediatelyfollowingastateofemergency.ThebillalsorequirestheDepartmenttoissueguidancefortheseentitiestofacilitatereimbursement.
TitleANACTEXPANDINGMEDICAIDCOVERAGEOFTELEHEALTHSERVICES.
BillSummary:AllowstheMedicaidCommissionertoprovidecoveragefortelehealthservicesnotwithstandinganyprovisionoftheregulationsofConnecticutstateagenciesthatwouldotherwiseprohibitcoverageoftelehealthservices.TheCommissionermayimplementpoliciesandproceduresbyadoptingpoliciesandregulations.TheymustalsosubmitareportbyAug.1,2020onthecategoriesofhealthcareservicesinwhichthedepartmentisutilizingtelehealthservices,amongotherrequirements.
TitleMarylandMedicalAssistanceProgram–Telemedicine–PsychiatricNursePractitionersandPsychiatrists
BillSummary:IncludespsychiatricnursepractitionerswhoareprovidingAssertiveCommunityTreatmentormobiletreatmentservicesinthelistofproviderswhoarerequiredtobereimbursedbytheDepartmentofHealthforprovidingservicesthroughtelemedicine.Alterstheterminationdateoflawregardingpsychiatristsandtelemedicine.
TitleMarylandMedicalAssistanceProgram–Telemedicine–PsychiatricNursePractitionersandPsychiatrists
BillSummary:RequirestheMarylandDepartmentofHealthtoreimbursepsychiatricnursepractitionersforassertivecommunitytreatmentormobiletreatmentservicesdeliveredthroughtelemedicineundercertainconditions.Alterstheterminationdateofaprovisionoflawregardingpsychiatristsandtelemedicine.
State
CABillNumber
AB1494LastAction
ChapteredBySecretaryOfStateChapter829StatutesOf201920191012
Status
Enacted
State
CTBillNumber
SB1052LastAction
SignedByTheGovernor20190628Status
Enacted
State
MDBillNumber
HB605LastAction
ApprovedByTheGovernorChapter47920190513
Status
Enacted
State
MDBillNumber
SB524LastAction
ApprovedByTheGovernorChapter48020190513
Status
Enacted
TitleAppropriations;healthandhumanservices;departmentofhealthandhumanservices;provideforfiscalyear2019-2020.Createsappropriationact.
BillSummary:AllocatesfundstoChildren'sSpecialHealthCareServicesforthecontinueddevelopmentandexpansionoftelemedicinecapacity.Additionally,thedepartmentofmedicalservicesshallcontinuetoexpandutilizationoftelemedicineandtelepsychiatryasstrategiestoincreaseaccesstoservicesforMedicaidrecipientsinmedicallyunderservedareas.AlsodirectstheDepartmentofHealthandHumanservicestocontinueandexpandtheutilizationoftelemedicineandtelepsychiatryasstrategiestoincreaseaccesstoservicesforMedicaidrecipients.
TitleCommunityemergencymedicaltechnicianpermittedtobeamemberofabasiclifesupportambulanceservice,andoccupationaltitleofemergencymedicaltechniciansmodified.
BillSummary:Addscommunityparamedicstothelistofemergencymedicalpersonnelwhomayusetelemedicineunderthegeneralsupervisionofamentalhealthprofessional.
TitleOmnibushealthandhumanservicesappropriationbill
BillSummary:Permitstelemedicinetobeusedtoconductachemicaluseassessmentforthetreatmentofchemicaldependency.AlsoestablishestheSchool-LinkedMentalHealthGrantandShelter-LinkedYouthMentalHealthGrantProgramswhichpermittheuseoftelehealthinthedeliveryofgrantfundedservicesandactivities.RemovestheMinnesotaMedicaidlimitoncoverageofthreetelemedicineservicesperenrolleepercalendarweekiftheserviceisprovidedforthetreatmentandcontroloftuberculosisandtheservicesareprovidedinamannerconsistentwithrecommendationsandbestpracticesspecifiedbytheCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention.
Titlerelativetotelemedicineandtelehealthservices.
BillSummary:RequiresMedicaidcoverageoftelemedicineandtelehealthservicesprovidedwithinthescopeofpracticeofaphysicianorotherhealthcareprofessionalasamethodofdeliveryofmedicalcare.Mustbeanappropriateapplicationoftelehealthservices,asdeterminedbythedepartmentbasedonCMSregulationsandincludepersonsprovidingpsychotherapeuticservices.Sometelemedicineserviceswouldonlybeforestablishedpatientswhohavealreadyreceivedin-personcare.
State
MIBillNumber
SB139LastAction
PostponedForTheDay20191002Status
Enacted
State
MNBillNumber
HF148LastAction
GovernorsActionApproval20190522Status
Enacted
State
MNBillNumber
SF12LastAction
GovernorApproval20190530Status
Enacted
State
NHBillNumber
SB258LastAction
IiRemainderEffective1011201920190813Status
Enacted
TitleRelatingtotelemedicinemedical,telehealth,andhometelemonitoringservicesunderMedicaid.
BillSummary:RequiresthathometelemonitoringservicesbemadeavailablethroughtheMedicaidprogramtopediatricpersonshavingbeendiagnosedwithend-stagesolidorgandisease,receivedanorgantransplant,orrequiringmechanicalventilation.
TitleRelatingtotelemedicineandtelehealthservices.
BillSummary:RequiresreimbursementoftelemedicineandtelehealthservicesbyMedicaidmanagedcareplans.Thetelemedicineortelehealthservicemustsupportthepatientcenteredmedicalhome.Seethefulltextforwaysinwhichtodothis.
TitleTelemedicineReimbursementAmendments
BillSummary:Removesdefinitionsfor"mentalhealththerapy"and"mentalillness"undersectionformentalhealthtelehealthservices.SpecifiesthattheMedicaidprogramwillreimbursefortelemedicineservicesatthesameratethattheprogramreimbursesforotherhealthcareservices.
Title(Act72)Anactrelatingtomakingappropriationsforthesupportofgovernment
BillSummary:RequirestheDepartmentofVermontHealthAccess,inconsultationwiththeBoardofDentalExaminersandtheVermontStateDentalSociety,toevaluatecurrentMedicaidreimbursementratestodentists,dentaltherapists,andotherprovidersofdentalservicesanddeterminetheamountofincreasestoratestoattractadditionalproviderstoparticipateintheVermontMedicaidprogram.Requirestheexaminationofpotentialforreimbursingdentists,dentaltherapists,anddentalhygienistsforteledentistryservices.
TitlecoverageofservicesunderMedicalAssistanceprovidedthroughtelehealthandothertechnologies,extendingthetimelimitforemergencyruleprocedures,andgrantingrule-makingauthority.(FE)
BillSummary:RequirestheDepartmentofHealthServicestoprovideMedicaidreimbursementforanybenefitthatiscoveredundertheprogram,deliveredbyacertifiedMedicalAssistanceprogram,andprovidedthroughinteractivetelehealth.
State
TXBillNumber
HB1063LastAction
EffectiveOn911920190614Status
Enacted
State
TXBillNumber
SB670LastAction
EffectiveOn911920190614Status
Enacted
State
UTBillNumber
HB392LastAction
GovernorSigned20190325Status
Enacted
State
VTBillNumber
H542LastAction
HouseMessageGovernorApprovedBillOnJune18201920190618
Status
Enacted
State
WIBillNumber
SB380LastAction
Published1126201920191126Status
Enacted
TitleMedi-Cal:managedcareplans.
BillSummary:Medi-CalmanagedcareplanswillberequiredtoprovidetheDepartmentofHealthCareServiceswithadditionalinformationwhenrequestingalternativeaccessstandardswhenmeetingnetworkadequacy.Telehealthisspecifiedasonewaytoofferalternativeaccess.
TitleMedicalPracticeAct:dangerousdrugs:appropriatepriorexamination.
BillSummary: Specifiesthatanappropriatepriorexaminationdoesnotrequireasynchronousinteractionbetweenthepatientandthelicenseeandcanbeachievedthroughtheuseoftelehealth,includingbutnotlimitedtoaselfscreeningtooloraquestionnaire,providedthatthelicenseecomplieswiththeappropriatestandardofcare.
TitlePublichealth:publicuniversitystudenthealthcenters:abortionbymedicationtechniques.
BillSummary:BeginningJan.1,2023,requireseachpublicuniversitystudenthealthcentertoofferabortionbymedicationtechniquesonsiteandallowstheservicetobeperformedbyprovidersonstaffatthestudenthealthcenter,throughtelehealthservicesorbyprovidersassociatedwithacontractedexternalagency.
TitleHealthmatters.
BillSummary:RequiresthattheIndianaBoardofPharmacyestablisharegistrationprocedureforautomateddispensingsystemsthatincludesinformationregardingtelepharmacycommunication,electronicrecordkeeping,andelectronicverificationsystemsamongotherinformation.
NetworkAdequacy(1)
State
CABillNumber
AB1642LastAction
ChapteredBySecretaryOfStateChapter465StatutesOf201920191002
Status
Enacted
OnlinePrescribing(11)
State
CABillNumber
AB1264LastAction
ChapteredBySecretaryOfStateChapter741StatutesOf201920191011
Status
Enacted
State
CABillNumber
SB24LastAction
ChapteredBySecretaryOfStateChapter740StatutesOf201920191011
Status
Enacted
State
INBillNumber
HB1246LastAction
PublicLaw24620190505Status
Enacted
TitleProvider-patientrelationshiprequiredinordertomakeophthalmicprescriptions.
BillSummary:Forthepurposesofprescribingophthalmicgoods,permitsaprovidertoestablishaprovider-patientrelationshipbyanexaminationthroughstore-and-forwardtechnologieswhencertainconditionsaremet.
TitleProvideandeliminatetelehealthprovisions
BillSummary:PermitsacredentialholderundertheUniformCredentialingActtoestablishaprovider-patientrelationshipthroughtelehealth.Whenprovidingservicesthroughtelehealth,suchaprovidermayprescribeadrugifauthorizedtodosounderstateandfederallaw.
Titlerelativetotelemedicineforspectacleandcontactlenses.
BillSummary:Thisbillclarifiestheprocedureforhealthcareproviderswhoprescribespectaclelensesandcontactlensesbytelemedicine.Specifieshowaprovider-patientrelationshipcanbeestablishedforpurposesofprescribingspectaclesandcontactlenses.
TitleMEDICALMARIJUANACHANGES
BillSummary:AllowsaMedicalCannabisRegistrationcardtobeissuedasaresultofbeingdiagnosedwithadebilitatingmedicalconditioninpersonorviatelemedicine.Providesanewdefinitionoftelemedicinewhichincludesasynchronoustechnology.
TitlePAActof2019
BillSummary:Establishesrequirementsforphysicianassistantsutilizingtelemedicine,includingestablishingapatientrelationshipandprescribing.
State
MNBillNumber
HF559LastAction
GovernorsActionApproval20190517Status
Enacted
State
NEBillNumber
LB29LastAction
ApprovedByGovernorOnMarch21201920190321
Status
Enacted
State
NHBillNumber
SB178LastAction
SignedByTheGovernorOn07102019Chapter199Effective0908201920190715
Status
Enacted
State
NMBillNumber
SB406LastAction
SignedByGovernorChapter247Apr420190404
Status
Enacted
State
SCBillNumber
S132LastAction
ActNo3220190521Status
Enacted
TitlePrescribingcontrolledsubstances;veterinarian-client-patientrelationship.
BillSummary:Definesbonafideveterinarian-client-patientrelationship;allowspractitionerswithveterinarian-client-patientrelationshiptoprescribecontrolledsubstancesviatelemedicinewhenapractitioner-providerrelationshipexists.
TitleEstablishingcompassionatecarerenewalsformedicalmarijuanaqualifyingpatients.
BillSummary:Permitsanauthorizationformedicalmarijuanatoberenewed via a remote physical examination through the use oftelemedicinewhendeterminedtobeappropriate.
TitleRelatinggenerallytotelemedicineprescriptionpracticerequirementsandexceptions
BillSummary:Permitsaphysician-patientorpodiatrist-patientrelationshiptobeestablishedthroughtelemedicine.
TitleInsurance;telemedicine
BillSummary:AmendsArizona'stelemedicineprivatepayerlaw,eliminatingthelistofspecialtiesthatthelawislimitedto.Italsoprohibitsaninsurerfromimposinganylimitationordenialofcoverageforservicesprovidedthroughtelemedicineunlessthesamelimitationsorexclusionsareplacedonthesameservicesnotdeliveredthroughtelemedicine.Thedefinitionoftelemedicineisalsoamendedtoincludeasynchronousstoreandforwardtechnologyandremotepatientmonitoringtechnologies.
State
VABillNumber
HB1303LastAction
GovernorActsOfAssemblyChapterTextChap037320180319
Status
Enacted
State
WABillNumber
HB1094LastAction
EffectiveDate728201920190430Status
Enacted
State
WVBillNumber
HB2947LastAction
Chapter197ActsRegularSession201920190411
Status
Enacted
PrivatePayerReimbursement(13)
State
AZBillNumber
SB1089LastAction
SignedByGovernor20190418Status
Enacted
TitleHealthcarecoverage:telehealth.
BillSummary:Requiresacontractissued,amended,orrenewedonorafterJanuary1,2021tospecifythatthehealthcareserviceplanorhealthinsurerreimburseahealthcareproviderforthediagnosis,consultation,ortreatmentthroughtelehealthservicesonthesamebasisandtothesameextentthatthehealthcareserviceplanorhealthinsurerisresponsibleforreimbursementforthesameservicethroughin-persondiagnosis,consultation,ortreatment.Prohibitsapolicyorhealthplanfromimposinganannualorlifetimedollarmaximumfortelehealthservicesaswellasfromimposingadeductible,copayment,orcoinsuranceorotherdurationalbenefitlimitationormaximumforbenefitsorservicesthatarenotequallyimposedonalltermsandservicescoveredunderthecontract.Finalamendmentsincludedqualifiedautismserviceproviders/professionalswithinscope;specifiesthatAB744doesnotaffectnetworkadequacy;andspecifiesthatpaymentparitywouldnotapplytoMedi-Calmanagedcareplans.
TitleHealthInsurance
BillSummary:Defines"shoppablehealthcareservice"whichisalower-cost,high-qualitynonemergencyhealthcareserviceforwhichsharedsavingsincentiveisavailableforinsuredsunderahealthinsurer'ssharedsavingsincentiveprogram.Servicesprovidedthroughtelehealthareincludedinthisdefinition.
TitleInsurance;GeorgiaTelemedicineAct;modernize;TelemedicineActtheTelehealthAct;rename
BillSummary:RevisestheGeorgiaTelemedicineAct.Renamestheactasthe "TelehealthAct."Revisesdefinitionof"telemedicine"andprovidesanewdefinitionof"telehealth."Prohibitsinsurersfromexcludingaservicefromcoveragesolelybecauseitwasprovidedthroughtelemedicine.Requiresreimbursementtobeonthesamebasisandatthesamerateasin-persondeliveredservices,andalsorequiresreasonablecompensationtotheoriginatingordistantsiteforthetransmissioncostincurredduringthedeliveryofhealthcareservices.
TitleInsurance;modernizationandupdates;provide
BillSummary:MakesadjustmentstoGeorgia'stelehealthcoveragelaw,eliminatingoutdatedinformation.
State
CABillNumber
AB744LastAction
ChapteredBySecretaryOfStateChapter867StatutesOf201920191013
Status
Enacted
State
FLBillNumber
HB1113LastAction
ChapterNo201910020190612Status
Enacted
State
GABillNumber
SB118LastAction
EffectiveDate20200102Status
Enacted
State
GABillNumber
SB133LastAction
EffectiveDate20190702Status
Enacted
TitleAnActRegardingTelehealth
BillSummary:Repealscurrentstatuteforthecoverageoftelemedicineservicesandenactsnewstatutewhichprovidestelehealthandsitedefinitions.Alsoprovidesthatahealthplanmaynotdenycoverageonthebasisthatthehealthcareservicesisprovidedthroughtelehealthiftheservicewouldotherwisebecoveredin-person.Providesconditionsforthecoverageoftelehealthservices,telemonitoringrequirements,andexclusions.
TitleHEALTHCOVERAGEVIATELEMEDICINE
BillSummary:AmendsNewMexico'stelemedicineprivatepayerlawtoexpandthedefinitionoftelemedicinetoincludestoreandforwardandremotepatientmonitoring.Italsoplacesfurtherrestrictionsonhealthplansabilitytolimittheirtelemedicinereimbursementpolicies.
TitleCreatesFY2020-2021operatingbudget
BillSummary:Requiresahealthbenefitplantoprovidecoveragefortelemedicineservicesonthesamebasisandtothesameextentthattheplanprovidescoveragefortheprovisionofin-personhealthcareservices,restrictshealthplansfromexcludingcoverageforaservicesolelybecauseitwasprovidedasatelemedicineservice,andpreventsplansfromimposingannualorlifetimebenefitmaximumsinrelationtotelemedicineservicesotherthanwhatisimposedonallbenefitsofferedbytheplan.
TitleProvideforthepaymentofclaimsforcoveredservicesprovidedbyahealthcareprofessionalviatelehealth.
BillSummary:Prohibitshealthinsurersfromexcludingaservicesolelybecausetheservicesisprovidedthroughtelehealth.Ahealthinsurancepolicy,contract,orplanprovidingforthird-partypaymentmaynotdiscriminatebetweencoveragebenefitsforhealthcareservicesthatareprovidedinpersonandthesamehealthcareservicesdeliveredviatelehealthaslongastheserviceisappropriatetobeprovidedviatelehealth.
State
MEBillNumber
LD1263(SP383)LastAction
SignedByTheGovernor20190613Status
Enacted
State
NMBillNumber
SB354LastAction
SignedByGovernorChapter255Apr420190404
Status
Enacted
State
OHBillNumber
HB166LastAction
Effective71819OperatingAppropriationsAndTaxLevyGenerallyEffectiveJuly182019OtherProvisionsGenerallyEffectiveOctober172019SomeProvisionsSubjectToSpecialEffectiveDates20190718
Status
Enacted
State
SDBillNumber
SB137LastAction
SignedByTheGovernorOnMarch272019SJ73320190329
Status
Enacted
TitleRelatingtohealthbenefitcoverageprovidedbycertainhealthbenefitplansfortelemedicinemedicalservicesandtelehealthservices.
BillSummary:Requiresahealthbenefitplantoprovidecoverageforacoveredhealthcareserviceorprocedureasatelemedicineortelehealthservicedeliveredbyapreferredorcontractedhealthprofessionalonthesamebasisandtothesameextentthattheplanprovidescoveragefortheserviceorprocedureinanin-personsetting.Theplanmaynotlimit,deny,orreducecoverageforacoveredhealthcareserviceorproceduredeliveredviatelemedicineortelehealthservicesbasedonthehealthprofessional'schoiceofplatformfordeliveringtheserviceorprocedure.Theplanmaynotchargeaseparatedeductibleorimposeanannualorlifetimemaximumoncoveragethatappliesonlytoacoveredhealthcareserviceorproceduredeliveredviatelemedicineortelehealthservices.
TitleTelemedicineservices;paymentandcoverageofservices.
BillSummary:AuthorizestheBoardofMedicalAssistanceServicestoprepareandsubmitastateplanforMedicaidthatincludesaprovisionforthepaymentofservicesprovidedthroughtelemedicine,includingremotepatientmonitoring.Requirescoveragetoincludetheuseoftelemedicineandremotepatientmonitoringtothefullextentthatthoseservicesareavailable.StatesthatprovisionsofthechaptershallnotpreventorprohibitanoutofstatepractitionerfromprovidingtelemedicineserviceswithinthescopeoftheirpracticetoapatientlocatedinVirginia.
TitleTelemedicineservices;paymentandcoverageofservices.
BillSummary:Requiresinsurers,corporations,orhealthmaintenanceorganizationstocoverremotepatientmonitoringaspartoftelemedicineservicestothefullextentthatthoseservicesareavailable.
TitleConcerningfullyimplementingbehavioralhealthintegrationforJanuary1,2020,byremovingbehavioralhealthorganizationsfromlaw;clarifyingtherolesandresponsibilitiesamongthehealthcareauthority,departmentofsocialandhealthservices,anddepartmentofhealth,andtherolesandresponsibilitiesofbehavioralhealthadministrativeservicesorganizationsandmedicaidmanagedcareorganizations;andmakingtechnicalcorrectionsrelatedtothebehavioralhealthsystem.
BillSummary:Allowsbehavioralhealthadministrativeservicesorganizationsandmanagedcareorganizationstosubjectcoverageofatelemedicineorstore-and-forwardbehavioralhealthservicestoalltermsandconditionsofthebehavioralhealthadministrativeservicesorganizationormanagedcareorganizationinwhichthecoveredpersonisenrolled.
State
TXBillNumber
HB3345LastAction
EffectiveOn911920190614Status
Enacted
State
VABillNumber
HB1970LastAction
GovernorActsOfAssemblyChapterTextChap021120190305
Status
Enacted
State
VABillNumber
SB1221LastAction
GovernorActsOfAssemblyChapterTextChap021920190305
Status
Enacted
State
WABillNumber
SB5432LastAction
EffectiveDate11202020190509Status
Enacted
TitleProvider-patientrelationshiprequiredinordertomakeophthalmicprescriptions.
BillSummary:Forthepurposesofprescribingophthalmicgoods,permitsaprovidertoestablishaprovider-patientrelationshipbyanexaminationthroughstore-and-forwardtechnologieswhencertainconditionsaremet.
TitleRelatingToThePracticeOfTelemedicineAndTheRegulationOfFluoroscopyTechnologists;ToAmendAndReenactSections43‑17‑01,43‑17‑02,And43‑17‑02.3,Subsection1OfSection43‑17.1‑02,AndSections43‑17.1‑05,43‑17.1‑05.1,And43‑17.1‑06OfTheNorthDakotaCenturyCode,RelatingToTheDefinitionsOfThePracticeOfMedicineAndTelemedicine,ThePracticeOfMedicine,AndTheRegulationOfFluoroscopyTechnologists;ToProvideAPenalty;AndToProvideForApplication.
BillSummary:Establishesstandardsaroundthepracticeoftelemedicine,includingallowingtelemedicine,definedaslivevideoandstore-and-forwardtoestablishavalidrelationshipneededforprescribing.
TitleProvideandeliminatetelehealthprovisions
BillSummary:PermitsacredentialholderundertheUniformCredentialingActtoestablishaprovider-patientrelationshipthroughtelehealth.Whenprovidingservicesthroughtelehealth,suchaprovidermayprescribeadrugifauthorizedtodosounderstateandfederallaw.
TitleProvidefortheutilizationoftelehealthbyahealthcareprofessional.
BillSummary:Requiresthattelehealthmaynotbeutilizedintheabsenceofaprovider-patientrelationshipwhichcanbeestablishedbymeetingspecificrequirements.
TitlePrescriptionrequirements;treatmentofsexuallytransmitteddisease.
BillSummary:Requiresapractitionertoestablishapractitioner-patientrelationship,in-personorviatelehealth,priortoprescribingScheduleIIthroughVcontrolledsubstances.
Provider-PatientRelationship(5)
State
MNBillNumber
HF559LastAction
GovernorsActionApproval20190517Status
Enacted
State
NDBillNumber
SB2094LastAction
FiledWithSecretaryOfState042420190425Status
Enacted
State
NEBillNumber
LB29LastAction
ApprovedByGovernorOnMarch21201920190321
Status
Enacted
State
SDBillNumber
SB136LastAction
SignedByTheGovernorOnMarch272019SJ73320190329
Status
Enacted
State
VABillNumber
HB1054LastAction
GovernorActsOfAssemblyChapterTextChap079020180406
Status
Enacted
TitleHealingarts.
BillSummary:Thisbillwouldspecifythatalllawsandregulationsgoverningprofessionalresponsibility,unprofessionalconduct,andstandardsofpracticeshallapplytohealthcareproviderswhoprovidetelehealthservices.Itwouldalsorequirethatentitiesprovidingdentalservicesthroughtelehealthmakeavailablethename,telephonenumber,practiceaddressandCAstatelicensenumberofanydentistwhoisinvolvedintheprovisionofservicestoapatientpriortotherenderingofservicesandwhenrequestedbyapatient.
TitleANACTCONCERNINGTHEDEPARTMENTOFPUBLICHEALTH'SRECOMMENDATIONSFORVARIOUSREVISIONSTOTHEPUBLICHEALTHSTATUTES.
BillSummary:Addsaparamedictothedefinitionofa"telehealthprovider".
TitleTelehealth
BillSummary:Establishesstandardsofpracticefortelehealthproviders,authorizestheuseoftelehealthforpatientevaluations,andprovidesrequirementsforout-of-statetelehealthproviders,amongotherchanges.
TitleGeorgiaOccupationalTherapyPracticeAct;enact
BillSummary:Includestelehealthinthepracticeofoccupationaltherapyandprovidesadefinition.
TitleIdph-HemorrhageTraining
BillSummary:RequirestheDepartmentofPublicHealthtoconsultwiththeMaternalMortalityReviewCommitteetomakeavailabletoallbirthingfacilitiesbestpracticesforthetimelyidentificationofallpregnantandpostpartumwomenintheemergencydepartmentforappropriateandtimelyconsultationwithanobstetricprovidertoprovideinputonmanagementandfollow-up.Birthingfacilitiesmayusetelemedicinefortheconsultation.
Regulatory,Licensing&AdvisoryBoards(27)
State
CABillNumber
AB1519LastAction
ChapteredBySecretaryOfStateChapter865StatutesOf201920191013
Status
Enacted
State
CTBillNumber
SB920LastAction
SignedByTheGovernor20190709Status
Enacted
State
FLBillNumber
HB23LastAction
ChapterNo201913720190626Status
Enacted
State
GABillNumber
HB253LastAction
EffectiveDate20190702Status
Enacted
State
ILBillNumber
HB2895LastAction
PublicAct101039020190816Status
Enacted
TitleDentalService
Bill Summary: Adds a definition for "teledentistry," which includesbothsynchronousandasynchronouscommunications.
TitlePrescribingPsychologist
BillSummary:AmendstheTelehealthActbyremovingdentistsfromthelistofhealthcareprofessionalsandaddingprescribinglicensedpsychologists.
TitleOutpatientMentalHealthCenters–MedicalDirectors–Telehealth
BillSummary:Requiresthatregulationsadoptedunderprovisionsoflawregulatingbehavioralhealthprogramssubtitleincludeprovisionsauthorizingabehavioralhealthprogramlicensedasanoutpatientmentalhealthcentertosatisfyanyregulatoryrequirementthatamedicaldirectorbeon-sitethroughtheuseoftelehealthbythedirector.
TitleBehavioralHealthPrograms–OutpatientMentalHealthCenters–MedicalDirectors
BillSummary:Requiresregulationsadoptedundercertainprovisionsoflawregulatingbehavioralhealthprogramstoincludeprovisionsauthorizingpsychiatricnursepractitionerstoserveasamedicaldirectorofanoutpatientmentalhealthcenter,includingthroughtelehealth.
TitleOutpatientMentalHealthCenters–MedicalDirectors–Telehealth
BillSummary:Requiresthatregulationsadoptedundercertainprovisionsoflawregulatingbehavioralhealthprogramsincludeprovisionsauthorizingabehavioralhealthprogramlicensedasanoutpatientmentalhealthcentertosatisfyanyregulatoryrequirementthatamedicaldirectorbeonsitethroughtheuseoftelehealthbythedirector.
State
ILBillNumber
SB167LastAction
PublicAct101016220190726Status
Enacted
State
ILBillNumber
SB1135LastAction
PublicAct101008420190719Status
Enacted
State
MDBillNumber
HB570LastAction
ApprovedByTheGovernorChapter27420190430
Status
Enacted
State
MDBillNumber
HB1122LastAction
ApprovedByTheGovernorChapter48120190513
Status
Enacted
State
MDBillNumber
SB178LastAction
ApprovedByTheGovernorChapter27520190430
Status
Enacted
TitleBehavioralHealthPrograms–OutpatientMentalHealthCenters–MedicalDirectors
BillSummary:Requiresthatregulationsadoptedunderthegeneralhealthsubtitleincludeaprovisionauthorizingapsychiatricnursepractitionertoserveasamedicaldirectorofanoutpatientmentalhealthcenter,includingthroughtelehealth.
TitleOmnibushealthandhumanservicesappropriationbill
BillSummary:Permitstelemedicinetobeusedtoconductachemicaluseassessmentforthetreatmentofchemicaldependency.AlsoestablishestheSchool-LinkedMentalHealthGrantandShelter-LinkedYouthMentalHealthGrantProgramswhichpermittheuseoftelehealthinthedeliveryofgrantfundedservicesandactivities.RemovestheMinnesotaMedicaidlimitoncoverageofthreetelemedicineservicesperenrolleepercalendarweekiftheserviceisprovidedforthetreatmentandcontroloftuberculosisandtheservicesareprovidedinamannerconsistentwithrecommendationsandbestpracticesspecifiedbytheCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention.
TitleModifiesprovisionsrelatingtohealthcare
BillSummary:Removesthesunsetprovisionontheutilizationoftelehealthforadvancedpracticeregisterednursesinruralareasofneed,amongotherchanges.
TitleAuthorizePhysicalTherapyAssistantSupervisionviaTelemedicine
BillSummary:Requiresalicensedphysicaltherapistwhoisprovidingsupervisionofaphysicaltherapistassistanttomakeanonsitevisitorvisitbymeansoftelemedicinetotheclientatleastonceforeverysixvisitsmadebytheassistantoronceeverytwoweeks.
State
MDBillNumber
SB944LastAction
ApprovedByTheGovernorChapter48220190513
Status
Enacted
State
MNBillNumber
SF12LastAction
GovernorApproval20190530Status
Enacted
State
MOBillNumber
SB514LastAction
SignedByGovernor20190711Status
Enacted
State
MTBillNumber
HB518LastAction
ChapterNumberAssigned20190419Status
Enacted
TitleRelatingToThePracticeOfTelemedicineAndTheRegulationOfFluoroscopyTechnologists;ToAmendAndReenactSections43‑17‑01,43‑17‑02,And43‑17‑02.3,Subsection1OfSection43‑17.1‑02,AndSections43‑17.1‑05,43‑17.1‑05.1,And43‑17.1‑06OfTheNorthDakotaCenturyCode,RelatingToTheDefinitionsOfThePracticeOfMedicineAndTelemedicine,ThePracticeOfMedicine,AndTheRegulationOfFluoroscopyTechnologists;ToProvideAPenalty;AndToProvideForApplication.
BillSummary:Establishesstandardsaroundthepracticeoftelemedicine,includingallowingtelemedicine,definedaslivevideoandstore-and-forwardtoestablishavalidrelationshipneededforprescribing.
TitleRelatingToTheRegulationOfThePracticeOfPhysicalTherapy;AndToAmendAndReenactSections43‑26.1‑01,43‑26.1‑02,43‑26.1‑03,43‑26.1‑04,43‑26.1‑05,43‑26.1‑08,43‑26.1‑11,And43‑26.1‑14OfTheNorthDakotaCenturyCode,RelatingToTheBoardOfPhysicalTherapyAndPhysicalTherapyLicensure;AndToProvideForApplication.
BillSummary:Providesadefinitionandpracticestandardsfortelehealthinthecontextofphysicaltherapypractice.
TitleSOCIALWORKLICENSURE&PROVISIONCHANGES
BillSummary:AddstotheBoardofSocialWorkExaminers'thedutyofdeterminingtheappropriateapplicationoftechnologytosocialworkpractice,includingvideoteleconferencingforappropriatesupervisionandclientcontact.
TitleOccupationaltherapy;modifyingcertainprovisionsoftheOccupationalTherapyPracticeAct.Effectivedate.
Bill Summary: Permits the use of telehealth in the delivery ofoccupational therapy services. Defines telehealth andtelerehabilitation.
State
NDBillNumber
SB2094LastAction
FiledWithSecretaryOfState042420190425Status
Enacted
State
NDBillNumber
SB2125LastAction
FiledWithSecretaryOfState032920190402Status
Enacted
State
NMBillNumber
HB539LastAction
SignedByGovernorChapter143Apr220190402
Status
Enacted
State
OKBillNumber
SB1038LastAction
ApprovedByGovernor0514201920190514Status
Enacted
TitleRelatingtoeyecare;anddeclaringanemergency.
BillSummary:Permitsalicensedoptometristtoengageinthepracticeoftelemedicineunderspecificconditions,includinghavinganestablishedpatient-providerrelationshipwiththepatient,havingperformedanin-personeyeexaminationpriortotheuseoftelemedicine,obtainingthepatient'srecordsandmedicalhistory,thepatientisatleast18yearsofage,thetechnologyisHIPAAcompliant,andtheinformationcollectedisreviewedbyaphysicianspecializinginocularhealthcare.
TitleRelatingtocriminalorjuvenileproceduresandreportingrequirementsregardingpersonswhoareormaybepersonswithamentalillnessoranintellectualdisability.
BillSummary:Permitsthataninterviewduringjuvenileprocedurestocollectinformationregardingpersonswhoareormaybepersonswithamentalillnessorintellectualdisabilitymaybeconductedviatelemedicine.
TitleRelatingtouseoftelemedicinemedicalservicebycertaintraumafacilities.
BillSummary:Establishesrequirementsformeetingthecriteriatobeatraumafacilityutilizingtelemedicinemedicalservices.
TitleRelatingtolevelofcaredesignationsforhospitalsthatprovideneonatalandmaternalcare.
BillSummary:ProvidesadefinitionfortelemedicinemedicalserviceandrequiresrulesadoptedunderSection241.183mustallowtheuseoftelemedicinemedicalservicesbyaphysicianprovidingon-callservicestosatisfycertainrequirementsidentifiedbytheexecutivecommissionerintherulesforaLevelI,II,orIIIlevelofcaredesignation,amongotherrequirements.
TitleCorrections,Departmentof;policiestoimproveexchangeofoffendermedicalinformation.
BillSummary:RequirestheVirginiaDepartmentofCorrectionstodeveloppoliciestoimprovetheexchangeofmedicalandmentalhealthinformationandrecords.Thisincludesimprovedaccesstoelectronichealthrecordsandinformationfortheprovisionoftelemedicineandtelepsychiatry.
State
ORBillNumber
SB129LastAction
EffectiveDateJune4201920190610Status
Enacted
State
TXBillNumber
HB601LastAction
EffectiveOn911920190614Status
Enacted
State
TXBillNumber
HB871LastAction
EffectiveOn911920190528Status
Enacted
State
TXBillNumber
SB749LastAction
EffectiveImmediately20190610Status
Enacted
State
VABillNumber
HB2499LastAction
GovernorActsOfAssemblyChapterTextChap020220190305
Status
Enacted
TitleConcerninghospitalprivilegesforadvancedregisterednursepractitionersandphysicianassistants.
BillSummary:Permitsanoriginatingsitehospitaltograntorrenewprivilegesorassociationofanyphysician,physicianassistant,oradvancedregisterednursepractitionerprovidingservicesviatelemedicineorstore-and-forward,basedonthedistantsitehospital'sdecisiontogranttheproviderclinicalprivilegesorassociation.
TitleConcerningtrainingstandardsinprovidingtelemedicineservices.
BillSummary:BeginningJanuary1,2020,permitshealthcareprofessionalswhoprovideclinicalservicesthroughtelemedicinetocompleteatelemedicinetrainingwhichwillbemadeavailablethroughthewebsiteofthetelemedicinecollaborativeforusebyhealthcareprofessionalsusingtelemedicinetechnology.
TitleConcerningphysiciancredentialingintelemedicineservices.
BillSummary:Amendsrequirementsforprovidercredentialingrelatedtotelemedicineservices.
TitleRelatinggenerallytotelemedicineprescriptionpracticerequirementsandexceptions
BillSummary:Permitsaphysician-patientorpodiatrist-patientrelationshiptobeestablishedthroughtelemedicine.
State
WABillNumber
HB1432LastAction
EffectiveDate728201920190423Status
Enacted
State
WABillNumber
SB5386LastAction
EffectiveDate728201920190417Status
Enacted
State
WABillNumber
SB5387LastAction
EffectiveDate728201920190417Status
Enacted
State
WVBillNumber
HB2947LastAction
Chapter197ActsRegularSession201920190411
Status
Enacted
