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H01622023 Regular SessionSigned into law

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.

HEALTH

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 Chamber· Feb 27, 2023

House Third Reading

✓ Passed
69 Yea
0 Nay
1 absentPassed by 98.57 votes

ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)

LATEST ACTION

Reported Signed by Governor on March 21, 2023 Session Law Chapter 102 Effective: 07/01/2023

SPONSORS

R
Abby Lee

Sen · SD-009

Primary
R
John Vander Woude

Rep · HD-022A

D
Melissa Wintrow

Sen · SD-019

R
Chenele Dixon

Rep · HD-024A

BILL INFO

Session
2023
Chamber
house
Status date
Mar 22, 2023

LINKS

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