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MI HB4355

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

Ann Bollin

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes section 16102 from the list of sections defining terms in the Public Health Code, changing the range from "16102 to 16109" to "16103 to 16109a."

  • Adds a new exemption allowing out-of-state health professionals authorized in another state to provide telehealth services to Michigan patients without requiring a Michigan license.

  • Requires out-of-state telehealth providers to obtain patient consent using the same procedures as in-state providers and to provide only services they are authorized to perform in their home state.

  • Mandates that out-of-state telehealth providers give patients a hyperlink or website address to verify their authorization to practice in the state where they are licensed.

  • Removes "or territory of the United States" from the exemption for health professionals appointed by the United States Olympic Committee.

Legislative Description

Health occupations: health professionals; out-of-state health professionals to provide telehealth services to Michigan residents; allow. Amends secs. 16101 & 16171 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16101 & 333.16171).

State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Health Policy And Human Services

3/25/2021

Committee Referrals

Health Policy And Human Services3/25/2021
Health Policy2/24/2021

Full Bill Text

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