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This bill aims to enhance access to telemedicine services in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. The bill defines "telemedicine" and requires state-regulated health plans, including those for state employees, Medicaid, and individual/group policies, to cover healthcare services delivered via telemedicine if those services are covered when provided in-person. 2. The bill allows health providers to obtain proxy credentialing and privileging for telemedicine services, and directs the state's medical board to promulgate regulations on the appropriate use of telemedicine. 3. The bill prohibits health plans from declining coverage solely on the basis that the services were delivered via telemedicine, and allows plans to include utilization review and cost-sharing requirements for telemedicine services as long as they are no higher than for in-person visits. 4. Overall, the bill aims to expand access to telemedicine by requiring coverage and setting standards, while giving health plans flexibility in managing utilization and costs.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1095