The bill amends the Social Welfare Act to include provisions for telemedicine services related to ultrasound procedures and fetal nonstress tests. Specifically, it mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services provide coverage for these procedures when performed remotely in a patient's residence or other off-site locations. The bill introduces two new sections, 109q and 109r, which outline the requirements for reimbursement under the medical assistance program for these remote services.

Section 109r details the conditions under which remote ultrasounds and fetal nonstress tests are reimbursable. It specifies that reimbursement is contingent upon the use of digital technology to securely collect and transmit health data, compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and approval by the FDA. Additionally, it requires that remote fetal nonstress tests include a place of service modifier for at-home monitoring and utilize FDA-cleared monitoring solutions. The Department is tasked with adopting and publishing guidelines to implement these new provisions effectively.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 400.1, 400.119