Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise terminology and other provisions regarding virtual health care.
HEALTH -- Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise terminology and other provisions regarding virtual health care.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The legislation expands the ability of Idaho citizens in rural and underserved areas to access health care from providers who are not physically present in a patient's geographical area. The legislation updates the Idaho Telehealth Access Care Act in Title 54, Chapter 57, Idaho Code by changing the term "telehealth" to "virtual care," and clarifies virtual care practice requirements. This legislation also provides a permanent solution to lessons learned through COVID-19 related to technology limitations and best practice interstate licensure exemptions for qualified provider’s licensed and in good standing in another state to provide continuity of patient care.
HOW THEY VOTED
House Third Reading
YEA (69)
NAY (0)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)
Senate Third Reading
YEA (34)
NAY (0)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)
LATEST ACTION
Reported Signed by Governor on March 21, 2023 Session Law Chapter 102 Effective: 07/01/2023
SPONSORS
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2023
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Mar 22, 2023