Bill > H4335

This bill amends South Carolina's medical licensing laws to clarify and expand telehealth and telemedicine practice requirements. Specifically, the bill allows medical professionals with a valid South Carolina medical license to practice medicine via telehealth without having to physically reside or maintain an office in the state. The legislation establishes important guidelines for out-of-state providers offering telehealth services, including provisions that permit specialty care treatment continuations via telehealth under certain conditions. The bill stipulates that telehealth consultations are considered to have occurred at the patient's location, and providers must still maintain a controlled substances registration with South Carolina's Bureau of Drug Control if prescribing such medications. Importantly, the bill sets limitations on out-of-state providers, excluding them from providing episodic care, treating new health conditions unrelated to their existing treatment plan, or providing extended care without in-person visits. The bill aims to increase healthcare accessibility by removing geographic barriers to medical consultation while maintaining patient care standards and regulatory oversight.

Health and Social Services

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4335&session=126&summary=B