HF 4045 Summary

• Creates a 22-member task force on person-centered telepresence platform expansion with representation from state agencies, legislature, counties, and health organizations to address Minnesota's aging population and workforce shortages in health and human services

• Task force members must be appointed by June 15, 2018, and the director of telepresence integration shall convene the first meeting by July 15, 2018

• Task force duties include exploring telepresence opportunities for behavioral health delivery, identifying interoperable platform standards, addressing infrastructure barriers, evaluating potential vendors, and identifying sustainable funding sources

• Task force must report to relevant legislative committees by January 15, 2019, with recommendations for expanding the state's telepresence platform and any required legislation

• Task force sunsets July 31, 2019, or upon submission of the required report, whichever is earlier; the commissioner of human services provides administrative support