SB 6567 - DIGEST

     Makes the following findings: (1) Some health care services can be safely and effectively delivered or assisted by new and older, proven forms of telecommunications;

     (2) The role of the internet in making some health care services and information available is growing and constructive;

     (3) Telecommunications can help to deliver health care services in the state, especially to underserved areas and populations; and

     (4) Health care teleservices have been used for thirty years and health care teleservice projects currently exist in at least forty states.

     Declares an intent to remove barriers to the development of the delivery of health care teleservices.