ID H0342

Revises the definition of "provider" to clarify it means any health care provider licensed or required to be licensed under Idaho Code Title 54, including out-of-state providers who would require licensure if located in Idaho.

Adds new definition of "telehealth technologies" as synchronous or asynchronous telecommunications technologies enabling providers to deliver patient health care services including assessment, diagnosis, consultation, treatment, remote monitoring, medical data transfer, health education, and health administration.

Requires providers without an established patient relationship to establish one using two-way audio or audio-visual interaction when offering telehealth services, subject to Idaho community standard of care, with exceptions for preexisting relationships, provider-to-provider consultations, call coverage, and emergencies.

Clarifies that providers offering telehealth services must generate and maintain medical records in compliance with HIPAA and HITECH, with records accessible to other providers if the patient consents and to patients according to applicable law.

Defines "emergency" for telehealth purposes as a situation with an imminent threat of life-threatening condition or severe bodily harm.