Bill > H0342

This bill amends existing Idaho law to define "telehealth technologies" and revise provisions regarding telehealth services. The key changes include: 1. Expanding the definition of "telehealth services" to include a wider range of healthcare services provided through electronic communications, information technology, asynchronous store and forward transfer, or synchronous interaction between a provider and a patient. 2. Defining "telehealth technologies" as the synchronous or asynchronous telecommunications technologies that providers can use to deliver various healthcare services. 3. Clarifying the provider-patient relationship requirements for telehealth services, allowing for electronic communications in certain circumstances, such as between providers or in emergencies. 4. Requiring providers offering telehealth services to generate and maintain medical records for each patient, which must be accessible to other providers (with the patient's permission) and the patient, in compliance with applicable state and federal laws, including HIPAA and HITECH. The bill aims to expand the scope and accessibility of telehealth services in Idaho, while ensuring appropriate standards of care and patient privacy are maintained.

Health and Social Services, Justice

Health and Welfare Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/H0342/