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NJ A2193

NJ A2193
Revises emergency care services referral standards for providers of telemedicine and telehealth.


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Introduced
02/07/2022
In Committee
10/13/2022
Crossed Over
02/27/2023
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Revises emergency care services referral standards for providers of telemedicine and telehealth.

AI Summary

This bill revises emergency care services referral standards for providers of telemedicine and telehealth. It requires health care providers engaged in telemedicine or telehealth to make a good faith effort to contact and coordinate with emergency services if they determine a patient needs emergency care. The bill also requires providers to have a written emergency protocol and to document any observed emergencies or suicide attempts during telemedicine or telehealth visits. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Human Services to compile and publish contact information for emergency services in each municipality and county to assist providers in these coordination efforts.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Received in the Senate without Reference, 2nd Reading (on 02/28/2023)

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