H7278

Permits healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat patients remotely with store-and-forward technology when provision of services in such manner is consistent with the standard of care.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7278 allows healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat patients remotely using store-and-forward technology when it meets the.

Rhode Island H7278 amends the Telemedicine Coverage Act to permit healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat patients remotely using store-and-forward technology, provided it aligns with the standard of care. This act defines telemedicine as the delivery of clinical healthcare services using such technology, excluding email, fax, or automated programs for diagnosing ocular conditions. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 14

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

Apr 14

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)

Jan 23

House

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services