Bill > HB2558

This bill allows physicians licensed and in good standing in other states to provide telemedicine services to patients in Hawaii under specific conditions, aiming to address Hawaii's physician shortage and improve healthcare access, especially for specialized care like cancer treatment. It clarifies that a doctor-patient relationship can be established with these out-of-state physicians through telehealth, provided the services are ones they are licensed to perform in their home state, are not readily available in Hawaii due to a shortage or lack of access, and are supervised by a Hawaii-licensed physician. The bill defines "telemedicine service" broadly to include clinical care, health education, administration, self-managed care facilitation, and incidental remote patient monitoring. This legislation is intended to expand telehealth options for Hawaii residents, particularly those needing specialized medical attention, by enabling consultations and treatments from qualified out-of-state providers.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2558&year=2026