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AR HB1705

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Karilyn Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 17-80-403(a)(1) to clarify telemedicine requirements for healthcare professionals at distant sites serving patients in Arkansas
  • Adds new subsection (d) requiring that professional relationships for physical therapy services be established only through in-person examination of the patient
  • Maintains existing requirements that healthcare professionals must establish a professional relationship with patients before utilizing telemedicine, except as provided in the new subsection
  • Creates an explicit exception to telemedicine authorization specifically for physical therapy services, which cannot be initiated remotely

Legislative Description

To Amend The Telemedicine Act To Clarify That A Professional Relationship For Physical Therapy Services Shall Be Established Only By An In-person Examination.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor4/3/2023
Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/27/2023

Full Bill Text

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