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MO HB1014

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2015

Primary Sponsor

Keith Frederick

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes asynchronous store-and-forward technology for MO HealthNet telehealth services in orthopedics, dermatology, ophthalmology (diabetic retinopathy), burn and wound care, and maternal-fetal medicine ultrasounds

  • Requires patient consent before store-and-forward services begin and mandates confidentiality of medical information; treating provider must be physically present with the patient during services

  • Establishes reimbursement structure where total payment for consultations is split between treating and consulting providers, not to exceed the rate for equivalent face-to-face consultations

  • Creates the Telehealth Services Advisory Committee with 8 members including MO HealthNet officials, telemedicine experts, specialists, and rural health providers to advise on coverage rules

  • Directs the Department of Social Services to promulgate rules covering standards, certification, timelines for consultation completion, digital file retention, security, privacy, and payment procedures

Legislative Description

Establishes the criteria for the use of asynchronous store-and-forward technology in the practice of telehealth

Last Action

Referred: Select Committee on Social Services(H)

4/9/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Social Services4/9/2015
Health and Mental Health3/11/2015

Full Bill Text

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