Regarding Telehealth Services for Certain Licensees of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Last updated: Jun 9, 2021

Details about this bill
Category: Pharmacy Related
Status: Defeated
Sponsor: Senator Heather Sanborn, Senate 28 - Cumberland County
Session: 130
Bill #: LD 1681

Position:

Monitoring.

Summary:

Senator Sanborn of Cumberland submits a Governor’s bill on permits health care providers licensed under the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to provide telehealth services as long as the licensee acts within the scope of practice of the licensee's license, in accordance with any requirements and restrictions imposed by law and in accordance with standards of practice. The bill defines "telehealth services" and authorizes licensing entities to adopt rules to establish standards of practice and restrictions for telehealth services.