Committee approves amendment adding patients' homes as teletherapy originating site
March 29, 2021 | PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
This article was created by AI summarizing key points discussed. AI makes mistakes, so for full details and context, please refer to the video of the full meeting. Please report any errors so we can fix them. Report an error »
The committee adopted an amendment to House Bill 1068 to ensure consistency with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services guidelines on group therapy and then approved the bill as amended. Senator Davis Ward ran HB1068 for Representative Pilkington and explained that the amendment and bill add the patient's home to the definition of "originating site" for teletherapy services.
A sponsor explained the change means teletherapy could be delivered with the patient at home as the originating site, expanding access beyond medical or health-care facilities. The committee took no public testimony on the item and passed the amended bill by voice vote.
A sponsor explained the change means teletherapy could be delivered with the patient at home as the originating site, expanding access beyond medical or health-care facilities. The committee took no public testimony on the item and passed the amended bill by voice vote.
View the Full Meeting & All Its Details
This article offers just a summary. Unlock complete video, transcripts, and insights as a Founder Member.
✓
Watch full, unedited meeting videos
✓
Search every word spoken in unlimited transcripts
✓
AI summaries & real-time alerts (all government levels)
✓
Permanent access to expanding government content
30-day money-back guarantee
