Bill > H0751

This bill establishes new regulations for telehealth, which is defined as the use of technology like video or electronic communication to provide healthcare services, excluding simple phone calls, emails, or faxes. It sets practice standards for telehealth providers, stating that the quality of care must be the same as in-person services, and allows both the provider and patient to be in different locations. The bill requires healthcare professionals who are not licensed in Florida but wish to provide telehealth services to Florida residents to register annually with the state, pay a $75 fee, and hold an active, unblemished license in another state, with specific verification processes in place. Importantly, these registered out-of-state providers are prohibited from opening offices or offering in-person care in Florida and must report any disciplinary actions against their licenses. The bill also clarifies that healthcare professionals with revoked licenses cannot register as telehealth providers and outlines specific exemptions from the registration requirement, such as providing care during emergencies, limited consultations (no more than 10 times per year), or when collaborating with a Florida-licensed professional who maintains final authority over patient care.