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This bill permits licensed health care providers from other states to provide telehealth services to patients in Maine, subject to specific conditions. The bill defines a "primary care provider" as a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant licensed in Maine who provides preventive care and coordinates patient health services. To offer telehealth services, an out-of-state provider must: receive a referral from a Maine-based primary care provider, obtain the patient's written informed consent, be fully licensed in their home state with no previous license restrictions, comply with Maine's telehealth regulations, and disclose their professional qualifications and licensing information to the patient before providing services. This legislation aims to expand access to healthcare by allowing patients to receive specialized medical consultations from providers outside of Maine, while maintaining patient protection through referral and consent requirements. The bill systematically amends multiple sections of Maine's Revised Statutes to establish these telehealth service guidelines across various medical professional licensing chapters.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=742&snum=132