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ID H0038

Bill

Status

Passed

3/16/2021

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows providers with an established provider-patient relationship to issue prescription drug orders via telehealth services within the scope of their license and applicable laws and regulations, including Idaho's community standard of care.

  • Prohibits prescription of controlled substances through telehealth unless the prescription complies with title 21 U.S.C. section 802(54)(A).

  • Clarifies that the telehealth prescribing authority does not expand any provider's prescriptive authority beyond what is authorized by their licensing board.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide for the prescribing of certain drugs via telehealth in compliance with federal law.

TELEHEALTH ACCESS

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 15, 2021 Session Law Chapter 55 Effective: 07/01/2021

3/16/2021

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare2/4/2021
Health and Welfare1/26/2021

Full Bill Text

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