The bill S. 377 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by introducing provisions that allow certain healthcare providers and physicians licensed in other states to offer telehealth and telemedicine services to clients in South Carolina. It establishes registration requirements for these out-of-state providers, defining "provider" and "telehealth" to clarify who can practice and how. The bill mandates that these providers must hold an active, unencumbered license from another jurisdiction, complete a specific application, and pay a registration fee. Additionally, they must notify the relevant licensing board of any disciplinary actions or restrictions on their licenses.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the licensing boards, including the publication of registrant information on their websites and the authority to take disciplinary actions against providers who fail to comply with the established requirements. It emphasizes that the delivery of telehealth and telemedicine services by out-of-state registrants is considered to occur within South Carolina, thereby subjecting them to the state's jurisdiction. The bill also clarifies that South Carolina-licensed individuals do not need to register separately to provide telehealth services.

Statutes affected:
02/25/2025: 40-42-40, 40-47-37
Latest Version: 40-42-40, 40-47-37