The new legislation would set standards for the telemedicine industry, including requiring providers to obtain patient consent before providing telehealth services rather than meeting face-to-face. It will also allow state officials to formulate rules governing telemedicine.
Increasingly, states are passing legislation increasing telehealth governance. In October 2016, the Pennsylvania senate approved a telemedicine bill, allowing physicians to provide care across state lines via telehealth.
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