CA SB1002

Expands the definition of "eligible patient" for out-of-state telehealth services to include patients whose life-threatening disease or condition is now in remission but who wish to continue care with their established out-of-state physician

Exempts patients in remission from the existing requirement to be rejected from or unable to participate in nearby clinical trials before qualifying for out-of-state telehealth care

Maintains existing requirements that eligible patients must have written informed consent, documentation from a California-licensed primary physician, and be treated by an out-of-state physician in good standing with relevant expertise

Amends Business and Professions Code Section 2052.5 governing the Medical Practice Act's telehealth license exemption for out-of-state physicians treating patients with life-threatening conditions