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IN SB0242
Bill
Status
1/3/2019
Primary Sponsor
Ed Charbonneau
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AI Summary
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Removes the existing prohibition on prescribing ophthalmic devices (glasses, contact lenses, low vision devices) through telemedicine
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Allows providers to prescribe medical devices via telemedicine if the technology used is sufficient to make an informed diagnosis and treatment plan
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Prohibits the Indiana Optometry Board from establishing standards for ocular telemedicine or telehealth that are more restrictive than standards for in-person practice
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Effective date: July 1, 2019
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
Senator Freeman added as second author
2/14/2019