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2016 Senate Bill 753: Authorize, regulate remote “telehealth” services
Public Act 359 of 2016
Introduced by Sen. Peter MacGregor R-Rockford on February 9, 2016
To establish a regulatory framework for “telehealth” services provided by a medical professional through interactive video, audio or other telecommunications method. The bill requires providers to get informed consent from the patient, comply with “applicable standards of care,” and refer a patient to local providers where indicated, but does not appear to impose a state licensure requirement (other state regulations may have this effect however). It also authorizes telehealth providers to write prescriptions with some exceptions, although this too may be restricted by other laws. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Health Policy Committee on February 9, 2016
Reported in the Senate on April 20, 2016
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Received in the House on April 27, 2016
Referred to the House Health Policy Committee on April 27, 2016
Reported in the House on September 20, 2016
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Received in the Senate on December 6, 2016
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on December 21, 2016