RI H5177 | 2015 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on January 21 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-06-23 - House passed Sub A
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Summary

Authorizes the provision of healthcare services by "telemedicine", as therein defined, on the same basis as face-to-face consultation, where appropriate, and require healthcare insurers to adjust their coverage protocols accordingly.

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Title

The Telemedicine Coverage Act

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2015-06-23 - House - Passage (Y: 72 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2015-06-23HouseHouse passed Sub A
2015-06-23HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/23/2015)
2015-06-23HouseCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
2015-06-19HouseScheduled for consideration (06/23/2015)
2015-02-03HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2015-01-30HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/03/2015)
2015-01-21HouseIntroduced, referred to House Corporations

Subjects


Rhode Island State Sources


Bill Comments

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