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ID H0531
ID H0531Amends existing law to provide that prescription drug orders for medication-assisted treatment may be issued using telehealth services.
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Introduced
02/21/2020
02/21/2020
In Committee
03/04/2020
03/04/2020
Crossed Over
03/02/2020
03/02/2020
Passed
Dead
03/20/2020
03/20/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
HEALTH -- Amends existing law to provide that prescription drug orders for medication-assisted treatment may be issued using telehealth services.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to provide that prescription drug orders for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) may be issued using telehealth services. MAT refers to the use of medication in combination with behavioral health services to treat substance use disorder. The bill allows providers with an established provider-patient relationship to issue prescription drug orders for MAT using telehealth, as long as the prescription is not for a controlled substance, except for medications approved by the FDA for MAT.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Health and Welfare Committee (House)
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Health & Welfare (on 03/04/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/H0531/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/H0531.pdf |
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