If the bill is signed into law, it will take effect in January. Reimbursement for the telemedicine visits are not required to be the same as an in-person office visit. Reimbursement will be based on contract negotiations.
Regence BlueCross BlueShield and Health Net Health Plan both sought to delay the legislation until 2017, according to the report.
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