Becker's Healthcare October 7, 2019
Jackie Drees

A California bill would increase telehealth access to all state residents by requiring health plans to reimburse providers for appointments that produce the same effect whether completed in person or via video conferencing, Government Technology reports.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Oct. 13 to sign the bill, which passed with 79 votes in the California Assembly Sept. 13. The bill did not receive any votes against it.

The bill updates telehealth definitions and contracting laws to ensure people have access to healthcare regardless of...

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Topics: Digital Health, Govt Agencies, Health System / Hospital, Insurance, Patient / Consumer, Physician, Provider, Regulations, States, Technology, Telehealth
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