Senate Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise telehealth and telemedicine laws in Montana by establishing a framework for out-of-state health care providers to register and provide services to patients within the state. The bill introduces several new sections that define key terms related to telehealth and telemedicine, outline registration requirements for out-of-state providers, and specify ineligibility criteria for registration. It also mandates that registered providers notify the appropriate authorities of any disciplinary actions or restrictions on their licenses and allows for electronic submission of required information, eliminating the need for in-person appearances during the registration process.

Additionally, the bill provides exemptions to the registration requirement for certain situations, such as emergency medical conditions or when services are provided in consultation with a licensed provider in Montana. It establishes the venue for civil or administrative actions related to telehealth services as the patient's county of residence and grants the Department of Labor and Industry rulemaking authority to implement the new provisions. The existing law in Section 37-3-103 is amended to include the practice of telehealth or telemedicine by registered out-of-state providers as an exemption from licensing requirements.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-3-103
SB0438_1(1): 37-3-103
SB0438_1(2): 37-3-103
SB0438_1(3): 37-3-103
SB0438_1: 37-3-103