HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2016
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Rep. Della Au Belatti, Chair |
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Rep. Richard P. Creagan, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro |
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Rep. Jo Jordan |
Rep. Beth Fukumoto Chang |
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Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi |
Rep. Andria P.L. Tupola |
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Rep. Dee Morikawa |
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Rep. Dee Morikawa, Chair |
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Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Jo Jordan |
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Rep. Richard P. Creagan |
Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Beth Fukumoto Chang |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, March 11, 2016 |
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10:30 am |
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Conference Room 329 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO TELEHEALTH. Requires the State's medicaid managed care and fee-for-service programs to cover services provided through telehealth. Specifies that any telehealth services provided shall be consistent with all federal and state privacy, security, and confidentiality laws. Specifies medical professional liability insurance policy requirements with regard to telehealth coverage. Clarifies that reimbursement for services provided through telehealth shall be equivalent to reimbursement for the same services provided via face-to-face contact between a health care provider and a patient. Requires written disclosure of coverages and benefits associated with telehealth services. Ensures telehealth encompasses store and forward technologies, remote monitoring, live consultation, and mobile health. Ensures telehealth is covered when originating in a patient's home and other non-medical environments. Clarifies requirements for physicians and out-of-state physicians to establish a physician-patient relationship via telehealth. Ensures reimbursement requirements for telehealth services apply to all health benefits plans under chapter 87A, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Makes other conforming amendments related to telehealth. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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HLT/HUS, CPC, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
· The date and time of the hearing; and
· Measure number.
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________________________________________ Rep. Dee Morikawa Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Della Au Belatti Chair |
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