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Introduced
10/11/2013
10/11/2013
In Committee
11/05/2013
11/05/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/02/2014
05/02/2014
Introduced Session
2014 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Defines "telemedicine services"; prohibits health insurance policy or Medicaid from requiring face-to-face contact between health care provider & patient as prerequisite to coverage or reimbursement for services; clarifies that use of telemedicine technology under supervision of another health care practitioner may not be interpreted as practicing medicine without license; authorizes DOH to adopt rules; requires department to repeal any rule that prohibits use of telemedicine; requires department to conduct study on options for implementing telemedicine for certain services; requires DOH to submit report to Legislature.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Department of Health, in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families and the Agency for Health Care Administration, conduct a study on how to best implement telemedicine services and ensure they are covered and reimbursed by various payers, specifically for conditions like stroke diagnosis, high-risk pregnancies, premature births, mental health services, and emergency services. The study's findings and recommendations are to be presented to the Legislature by July 1, 2015, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2014.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Died in Health Innovation Subcommittee (on 05/02/2014)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/167 | 10/11/2013 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0167/BillText/Filed/PDF | 10/11/2013 |
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