Pennsylvania Finally Passes Telemedicine Law

The House and Senate approved telemedicine legislation this week, sending the bill to the Governor for his signature. The legislation, SB 739, amends Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in regulation of insurers and related persons generally, providing for telemedicine. This legislation does not impact the telemedicine requirements for Medicaid recipients per MA Bulletin 99-22-02.