This bill extends the mandate of the commission to study telehealth services, requiring it to submit a supplemental report by June 30, 2026. The commission is tasked with soliciting input from relevant entities and collecting data on various aspects of telehealth, including parity in commercial payers, access for patients and providers, utilization rates, quality of care, and the impact on healthcare costs. Notably, the bill adds a focus on "synchronization with federal policy" and "recommended legislation" to the commission's duties.

Additionally, the bill amends the reporting timeline for the commission, which will now provide an interim report by December 1, 2022, a final report by December 1, 2024, and the new supplemental report by June 30, 2026. The existing provision for the commission is set to be repealed on June 30, 2026, marking the end of its authority. The effective date for the repeal is specified as June 30, 2026, while the remainder of the act takes effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 329:1-f
Version adopted by both bodies: 329:1-f
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 329:1-f