This bill mandates that the Arkansas Medicaid Program reimburse for remote ultrasound procedures and remote fetal nonstress tests. It introduces a new section to the Arkansas Code, specifically 20-77-153, which outlines the conditions under which these reimbursements will occur. The bill specifies that reimbursement will be provided when the patient is located off-site from the healthcare provider, utilizing established Current Procedural Terminology codes. It also requires that the same standard of care is maintained, and that the technology used for these procedures complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and is approved by the FDA.

Additionally, the bill tasks the Department of Human Services with applying for any necessary federal waivers or amendments to implement these provisions and to adopt rules for their execution. The department is required to file the final rules with the Secretary of State by January 1, 2026, or as soon as practicable after receiving necessary approvals. The proposed rules must also be submitted to the Legislative Council in advance of this deadline to allow for consideration and approval.