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This bill aims to protect the clinical autonomy of audiologists by ensuring they can use their professional judgment to decide whether telehealth, which is remote healthcare delivery, or in-person care is the best option for a patient. It clarifies that regulations for healthcare services should not create different standards for telehealth versus in-person treatment, but rather focus on maintaining the same quality of care regardless of the method used. Specifically, the bill amends existing law to prevent the board from creating rules that would stop licensed audiologists from making these clinical decisions based on individual patient needs, while still allowing the board to set other important standards like competency, supervision, and consumer protection.

Health and Social Services

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6226&Year=2025&Initiative=false