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Introduced
01/27/2021
01/27/2021
In Committee
04/05/2021
04/05/2021
Crossed Over
02/12/2021
02/12/2021
Passed
04/29/2021
04/29/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/05/2021
05/05/2021
Introduced Session
Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)
Bill Summary
Telehealth; health care providers; requirements
AI Summary
This bill:
This bill expands coverage and access to telehealth services in Arizona. It requires health insurers and health plans to cover telehealth services, including audio-only telehealth encounters, at the same level of payment as in-person services, with some exceptions. The bill also establishes a Telehealth Advisory Committee to develop best practice guidelines for telehealth. It allows out-of-state health care providers to register and provide telehealth services to patients in Arizona, subject to certain requirements. The bill also makes various other changes related to telehealth, such as allowing telehealth to be used for medical examinations related to workers' compensation claims.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Chapter 320 (on 05/05/2021)
Official Document
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