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This bill establishes the standard of care for telehealth providers in Florida. It defines key terms such as "telehealth" and "telehealth provider," and outlines the practice standards for telehealth providers. The bill states that the standard of care for a telehealth provider is the same as the standard of care for an in-person healthcare provider, and that a telehealth provider is not required to research a patient's medical history or conduct a physical examination before providing services through telehealth, as long as the provider conducts a sufficient patient evaluation. The bill also addresses the use of telehealth for prescribing controlled substances, and requires the Department of Health to develop educational materials on the use of telehealth modalities for licensed healthcare providers by January 1, 2019. Additionally, the bill specifies recordkeeping requirements for telehealth providers and states that patients are not required to provide specific authorization for treatment through telehealth, but must be allowed to withhold consent for any specific procedure or treatment.

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Banking and Insurance (Senate)

http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/280