Bill > S0701

This bill allows advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), physician assistants (PAs), and physicians who are licensed in Rhode Island or other states to provide telemedicine services to patients located in Rhode Island, with several key provisions. The bill defines telemedicine and establishes that healthcare providers using telemedicine must maintain the same standard of care as in-person medical services. Providers can offer telemedicine services without additional state licensing if they meet specific conditions, such as having a valid license in good standing, maintaining professional liability insurance, and having an established patient-provider relationship or specific referral conditions. The bill ensures that when telemedicine services are provided to a patient in Rhode Island, the provider is subject to the state's jurisdiction and the standards of care set by the respective licensing boards (nursing, medical licensure, or physician assistants). Additionally, the legislation protects providers from being sanctioned solely for providing telemedicine services, provided the services are medically necessary and clinically appropriate. The bill aims to expand access to healthcare by removing barriers to telemedicine while maintaining patient safety and professional standards.

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