Bill > SB141

This bill establishes a registration process for out-of-state healthcare providers to offer telehealth services to patients located in Colorado. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring out-of-state healthcare providers to register with the applicable Colorado regulator in order to provide telehealth services to Colorado patients, as long as they meet certain requirements such as having an active and unencumbered out-of-state credential, passing a jurisprudence exam, and maintaining financial responsibility. 2. Requiring registered providers to follow Colorado's professional practice standards, including those related to prescribing medications, identity verification, documentation, informed consent, and privacy/security. 3. Mandating registered providers have an emergency protocol to coordinate with local emergency services and mental/behavioral health resources if needed. 4. Prohibiting registered providers from opening a physical office or providing in-person care in Colorado unless they obtain the required Colorado license, certification, or registration. 5. Allowing the Colorado regulator to take disciplinary action against registered providers who fail to comply with the requirements. The bill aims to expand access to telehealth services for Colorado patients by allowing qualified out-of-state healthcare providers to practice in the state without obtaining a full Colorado license, while still maintaining certain patient protection standards.