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This bill amends the Texas Government Code to expand the use and reimbursement of telemedicine and telehealth services in the Medicaid program. Key provisions include: 1) Defining "Medicaid managed care organization" and "platform" for telemedicine and telehealth services. 2) Requiring Medicaid managed care organizations to reimburse for covered services delivered via telemedicine or telehealth, and prohibiting them from limiting reimbursement based on the provider's choice of technology platform. 3) Ensuring Medicaid reimbursement is provided to physicians for telemedicine services, even if the physician is not the patient's primary care provider. 4) Allowing federally qualified health centers to be reimbursed for telemedicine and telehealth services. 5) Expanding the types of facilities where telepharmacy systems can be located, including federally qualified health centers. Overall, the bill aims to increase access to telemedicine and telehealth services for Medicaid recipients in Texas.

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