Idaho lawmakers heard draft telehealth legislation that would allow Idaho patients to see licensed providers from other states when using telehealth. ERIC supports interstate practice among providers as it will eliminate barriers to care for patients, and promote provider choice, as the country becomes more interconnected through technology.
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Vaccine Update, INPUT NEEDED on Hill Proposals, Capitol Hill Letters, Stark/Anti-kickback Rules, PCORI Fee, Diabetes White Paper
Employers to Congress: Lower Health Costs Before Going Home for the Holidays
ERIC joined 62 groups on a letter urging Congress to take action on a suite of bipartisan, moderate, deficit-reducing provisions that would lower health care costs for patients, improve transparency, and eliminate certain egregious practices in the health care system.
Third Thursday Health Care Call Today, LHCCA Sign-On Request, December Webinars, Rebate Rule Revival
Ohio Lawmakers Must Act Quickly to Expand Access to Telemedicine
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, lawmakers must act quickly to limit everyone’s exposure to the virus. One way to do that is to allow Ohio residents to access health care providers from the safety of their homes.
Ohio Telehealth Bill is Heard in the Senate Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee
HB 679 was heard for a second time in the Ohio Senate Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee. ERIC sent written testimony to Chairman Hackett and Committee members prior to the hearing today, urging passage of the bill.
ERIC Litigation Update: Seattle Health Care Mandate
ERIC Participating as Panelist in USofCare Webinar, Election Update, ACA Oral Arguments, Pfizer Vaccine
Employer Transparency Rule Finalized, Feedback Needed on COVID Testing & Vaccine Reg, PCORI Requests Comments Outcomes Data, Supreme Court Webinar
ERIC Applauds Louisiana Governor for Expanding Access to Telemedicine
Interstate compacts give large employers, like ERIC member companies, the ability to expand their health benefit offerings in the state. Compacts broaden the pool of providers, reducing provider shortages, allowing patients to have more options for accessing care. They also improve market competition and boost healthcare quality and affordability for patients throughout the state.