Bill > HF2172

This bill extends medical assistance coverage for audio-only telehealth services in Minnesota from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2028, modifying existing telehealth regulations. Currently, telehealth is defined as interactive audio and visual communication, excluding audio-only communication, but this amendment temporarily allows audio-only telehealth as a valid service delivery method. The bill maintains existing requirements for healthcare providers, including documenting service details like type of service, time, transmission mode, location, and basis for using telehealth. Providers must also attest to having specific policies and procedures ensuring patient safety and service quality. The definition of "healthcare provider" remains broad, including various medical professionals like community paramedics, mental health specialists, and counselors. The bill's effectiveness is contingent upon federal approval, with the Minnesota commissioner of human services required to notify the revisor of statutes once federal approval is obtained. This change aims to provide continued flexibility in healthcare service delivery, particularly important in maintaining access to medical consultations for patients who might have difficulty with video-based or in-person interactions.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2172&ssn=0&y=2025