5821 AMH CALD MORI 089

SB 5821 - H AMD 1123

By Representative Caldier

WITHDRAWN 02/28/2024

On page 14, after line 34, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. A new section is added to chapter 48.43 RCW to read as follows:

(1) On January 31 of each year, a health carrier shall report to the commissioner on:

(a) The number and types of non-behavioral health services provided through audio-only telemedicine for which the health carrier reimbursed providers in the previous calendar year; and

(b) Whether the health carrier reimbursed a provider for duplicate in-person services provided to the same patient.

(2) By March 31 of each year, the commissioner shall aggregate the information received under subsection (1) of this section and submit a report to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature."

Correct the title.

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