Bill > H5622

This bill requires the state to implement the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC), a voluntary agreement between states that streamlines the process for physicians to obtain medical licenses in multiple states, by July 1, 2025. The bill adds a new section to existing law mandating that the state complete all necessary membership requirements for the IMLC by that date. Additionally, the bill introduces a new chapter on telemedicine and out-of-state medicine, which ensures that all state residents have access to telemedicine services, including those provided by out-of-state healthcare providers who are part of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. The legislation directs the department of health and the office of health insurance commissioner to develop and implement the necessary rules and regulations to support these provisions. The bill is designed to expand healthcare access and mobility for medical professionals, making it easier for patients to receive care from qualified physicians across state lines, particularly through telemedicine platforms. The act will take effect immediately upon its passage.

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