SB 418 - Brown (16), Justin
Modifies provisions relating to telemedicine
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
1623S.01I
Title
SB 418
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2023
Committee
Current Status
SCS Voted Do Pass S Health and Welfare Committee (1623S.03C)
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SCS/SB 418 - Current law prohibits the use of an internet or telephone questionnaire completed by a patient from constituting an acceptable medical interview for the provision of treatment by telehealth. This act permits such questionnaires if the information provided sufficient as though the medical interview was performed in person.
Additionally, current law requires a physician-patient relationship for purposes of telehealth to include a sufficient dialogue with the patient regarding treatment. This act changes "dialogue" to "exchange" with the patient regarding treatment.
This act is substantially similar to HB 710 (2023).
SARAH HASKINS