SB 1052 — AN ACT EXPANDING MEDICAID COVERAGE OF TELEHEALTH SERVICES.

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1052 January Session, 2019 LCOAN No.ACT EXPANDING MEDICAID COVERAGE OF TELEHEALTH SERVICES.

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(HS) AN ACT EXPANDING MEDICAID COVERAGE OF TELEHEALTH SERVICES.

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and (4) "electronic consultations" means the sharing of information and advice electronically by providers.

Notwithstanding any provision of section 19a-906 of the general statutes, the commissioner shall provide Medicaid coverage state wide not later than July 1, 2020, for (1) asynchronous transmission of health information, (2) electronic consultations, (3) remote patient monitoring, (4) store and forward transfer of a patient's medical information, and (5) synchronous forms of telehealth services whenever such coverage LCO \\PRDFS1\SCOUSERS\FORZANOF\WS\2019SB-01052-R01 of 3 SB.docx Substitute Bill No.

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The commissioner shall establish requirements for telehealth providers to (A) ensure privacy of patient information and (B) obtain consent for telehealth services.

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1052 Statement of Purpose:Legislative Commissioners:

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