H5017

Relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5017 aims to enhance telehealth services and digital equity by establishing task forces, pilot programs, and expanding coverage.

Massachusetts H5017 establishes a task force to address barriers to telehealth across state lines, focusing on advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, and other health professionals. The bill expands telehealth coverage to include e-consults, e-visits, remote patient monitoring, and remote therapeutic monitoring. It mandates coverage for interpreter services for patients with limited English proficiency or those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Care Financing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jul 9

House

Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026

Feb 5

House

Reported from the committee on Financial Services

Feb 5

House

New draft of H1130