Originally published: . Volume 7, No. 5. Source pages: 5.
Senate Bill 328 by Senator Dan Claitor, passed the Senate 34 to 0. The bill extend the options of communications in telehealth. The present law requires a physician practicing telemedicine to maintain a physical practice location in Louisiana or affirms that he has an arrangement for referrals with a physician in Louisiana. The proposed law repeals that requirement, allows for two- way video or audio interactions, and also requires rules not be more restrictive than the telehealth laws. HB 570, adding dietitians and nutritionists to those using telehealth methods, passed the House 91 to 0.
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