Loading chat...
AR SB680
Bill
Status
4/25/2019
Primary Sponsor
David Wallace
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Amends Arkansas Code § 17-80-402(4) to expand the definition of "professional relationship" for telemedicine purposes in the Telemedicine Act
-
Allows telemedicine relationships to be established through store-and-forward technology in conjunction with audio interaction and clinical information review, as defined by the Arkansas State Medical Board
-
Permits other healthcare professional licensing boards to define additional circumstances for establishing professional relationships via telemedicine if their rules are no less restrictive than the Arkansas State Medical Board's rules
-
Maintains existing relationship requirements including prior in-person examination, ongoing personal or professional relationships, consultation with supervising professionals, and on-call coverage arrangements
Legislative Description
To Amend The Telemedicine Act; To Ensure That Telemedicine Is The Least Restrictive Method To Deliver Healthcare Services Remotely; And To Expand The Definition Of "professional Relationship".
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
4/25/2019