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HI HR99
Resolution
Status
3/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Cedric Gates
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AI Summary
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Department of Health is urged to conduct a feasibility study on authorizing reimbursement for telehealth services delivered via audio-only telephone communication.
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Study should address barriers to telehealth access in rural and underprivileged communities that lack broadband coverage and for elderly residents with limited digital literacy.
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Department of Health must report findings to the Legislature, including any proposed legislation, no later than 20 days before the 2024 Regular Session.
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Resolution notes that audio-only telephonic telehealth was effective during COVID-19 pandemic and that Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services already authorizes such services for mental health and substance abuse treatment.
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Certified copy of resolution to be transmitted to the Director of Health.
Legislative Description
Urging The Department Of Health To Perform A Feasibility Study Of The Benefits Of Authorizing Reimbursement For Services Provided Through Telehealth By Way Of Audio-only Telephonic Communication.
Department of Health
Last Action
Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 20
3/15/2023