Minnesota HF2172 extends medical assistance coverage to include audio-only telehealth services.

Minnesota HF2172 amends the state's medical assistance coverage to include audio-only telehealth services. This bill modifies the definition of telehealth to include audio-only communication between a health care provider and a patient, effective from July 1, 2025, until July 1, 2028. The commissioner of human services may establish criteria for health care providers to attest to the safety and efficacy of delivering services through telehealth. The bill also mandates that health care providers document each telehealth occurrence and adhere to specific record-keeping requirements.

Minnesota HF2172 extends medical assistance coverage to include audio-only telehealth services.

Minnesota HF2172 amends the state's medical assistance coverage to include audio-only telehealth services. This bill modifies the definition of telehealth to include audio-only communication between a health care provider and a patient, effective from July 1, 2025, until July 1, 2028. The commissioner of human services may establish criteria for health care providers to attest to the safety and efficacy of delivering services through telehealth. The bill also mandates that health care providers document each telehealth occurrence and adhere to specific record-keeping requirements.