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OK SB690

OK SB690
Telemedicine; broadening types of allowed licenses for establishment of physician-patient relationship. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/01/2021
In Committee
03/31/2021
Crossed Over
03/11/2021
Passed
Dead
05/27/2022

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to telemedicine; amending Section 2, Chapter 228, O.S.L. 2017 (59 O.S. Supp. 2020, Section 478.1), which relates to establishment of physician- patient relationship; broadening types of allowed licenses; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to broaden the types of licensed healthcare providers, including those licensed by endorsement or without examination, who can establish a valid physician-patient relationship through telemedicine in Oklahoma. The bill specifies that telemedicine and related technologies must comply with federal healthcare privacy laws and that certain controlled substances cannot be prescribed solely through telemedicine. The bill also clarifies that a physician-patient relationship is not created solely by receiving patient health information, but requires the physician to undertake diagnosis and treatment. The bill will take effect on November 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

CR; Do Pass Public Health Committee (on 03/31/2021)

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