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IN HB1331
Bill
Status
1/12/2017
Primary Sponsor
Cindy Kirchhofer
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AI Summary
HB 1331 Summary
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Removes the prohibition on prescribing ophthalmic devices (glasses, contact lenses, low vision devices) through telemedicine, allowing providers to prescribe them if conditions are met.
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Requires providers prescribing medical devices or ophthalmic devices via telemedicine to use technology sufficient to make an informed diagnosis and treatment plan.
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Prohibits the Indiana optometry board from establishing telemedicine or telehealth standards that are more restrictive than standards applicable to in-person ocular practice.
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Maintains existing restrictions on telemedicine prescriptions for controlled substances and abortion-inducing drugs.
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Effective July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Telemedicine and medical devices. Removes the restriction on the prescribing of ophthalmic devices through telemedicine and sets conditions on when a provider may, through telemedicine, prescribe medical devices. Prohibits the Indiana optometry board from setting standards for the practice of ocular telemedicine or ocular telehealth that are more restrictive than the standards established for in person practice.
Last Action
Representatives McNamara and Shackleford added as coauthors
1/17/2017