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FL H0079
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/27/2022
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Fabricio
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AI Summary
- Removes the exclusion of "audio-only telephone calls" from the definition of "telehealth" under s. 456.47, F.S., while retaining exclusions for e-mail messages and facsimile transmissions
- Expands the scope of telehealth by allowing audio-only phone calls to qualify as a valid telehealth modality for providing health care services such as assessment, diagnosis, consultation, treatment, and monitoring
- Reenacts s. 394.455(47), F.S. (mental health definitions) and s. 1011.62(13)(b), F.S. (school mental health assistance allocation) to incorporate the revised telehealth definition into cross-referenced statutes
- Preserves existing school-based mental health provisions allowing telehealth to supplement behavioral health services and to contact mental health professionals during student crisis situations
- Effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Telehealth Practice Standards
Last Action
Withdrawn prior to introduction; companion bill(s) passed, see HB 267 (Ch. 2023-63)
1/18/2023
Committee Referrals
Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee1/10/2023
Full Bill Text
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