Bill > SB0039

This bill expands Michigan's medical assistance program to provide coverage for remote ultrasound procedures and fetal nonstress tests performed through telemedicine. The legislation requires the state department to amend its reimbursement rules to allow payment for these remote medical procedures when they meet specific technological and safety standards. Specifically, providers must use digital technology that securely collects and transmits patient health data, complies with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) privacy regulations, and is FDA-approved. For remote fetal nonstress tests, additional requirements include using FDA-cleared remote monitoring solutions that can track fetal heart rate, maternal heart rate, and uterine activity. The bill mandates that these remote medical services maintain the same standard of care as in-person examinations and requires the department to develop and publish implementation guidelines. This legislation aims to increase access to prenatal and medical diagnostic services by allowing patients to receive certain medical tests from the comfort of their home or another off-site location.

Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0039