Lexology July 12, 2024
Trending in Telehealth highlights state legislative and regulatory developments that impact the healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists and technology companies that deliver and facilitate the delivery of virtual care.
Trending in the past week:
- Insurance and Medicaid reimbursement
- Behavioral and mental health
A CLOSER LOOK
Finalized Legislation & Rulemaking:
- In Pennsylvania, the governor signed SB 739, which amends Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to require health insurers and Medicaid and CHIP managed care programs to provide coverage for healthcare services delivered through telemedicine using a HIPAA compliant technology. This bill establishes definitions related to telemedicine, as well as requirements for health insurance and Medicaid coverage of telemedicine services.
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