Bill > HB822

This bill modifies Missouri's existing telehealth regulations by expanding the definition of telemedicine to explicitly include audiovisual and audio-only technologies, while ensuring that healthcare providers are not restricted in their choice of electronic platforms as long as they comply with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) standards. The bill clarifies that licensed healthcare providers can offer telehealth services within their professional scope and must maintain the same standard of care as in-person services. Providers must be fully licensed in Missouri and subject to their professional boards' regulations. The legislation allows for some exceptions to licensing requirements, such as informal consultations, emergency medical assistance, and episodic consultations from out-of-state providers. Additionally, the bill specifies that originating sites (where patients are located during telehealth services) are not always required to have on-site clinical staff, provided the standard of care is maintained. The bill aims to provide more flexibility in telehealth service delivery while maintaining patient care quality and professional standards.

Health and Social Services

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB822&year=2025&code=R