ERIC calls on Louisiana lawmakers to fast track Senate Bill 34 to Governor Edwards allowing the state to join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact.
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Telehealth Interstate Compact Movement in LA & DC
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Michigan Senate Passes Surprise Billing Legislation
On Wednesday, September 30, the Michigan Senate passed surprise billing legislation: HB 4459, by 361 yeas and 32 nays, along with HB 4460 by 362 yeas and 37 nays. Michigan has been trying to address the surprise medical billing crisis for over a year.
Louisiana Introduces Legislation to join Telehealth Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
On September 29, Louisiana introduced legislation that would allow the state to join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact. Participation in this compact will allow ERIC member companies to expand their telehealth benefit offerings in Louisiana, ensuring that patients in the state will be able to see audiology and pathology providers promptly.
Ohio Telehealth Legislation Should Not Include Payment Parity Mandate
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Michigan PSYPACT Legislation Advancing Through Senate Health Committee
The Michigan Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services passed SB 758 out of its subcommittee on Thursday, September 10. The legislation, which would allow the state to join the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact will now be considered by the full committee.
ERIC Victory: SMILES Act amended, October policy conference health panels, Amicus support for ERIC v City of Seattle
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Michigan Surprise Billing Legislation Amended, Headed to Senate Floor
The Michigan Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance held a hearing on surprise billing legislation: HB 4459 and House Bills 4460, 4990, and 4991. These bills make up the surprise billing package, which seamlessly passed through the House with a vote of 101 yeas and five nays in late June.
State Win: COVID-19 Paid Leave Proposals Scrapped in California
Two major paid leave proposals have been defeated in California, preventing additional burdens from being placed on employers within the state. As the California 2020 state legislative session approaches an accelerated adjournment at the end of August, state legislators have opted to abandon several proposals addressing “supplemental” or “emergency” paid leave in favor of more politically feasible and expedient policies in response to the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Massachusetts Telehealth Legislation Needs Improvement & Four States Coordinate on Telehealth Best Practices
ERIC urged members of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to remove prescribing limitations for telehealth visits. This language in the text unnecessarily restricts patient access to remote care and relies heavily on in-person visits, which have been limited and avoided during the COVID-19 pandemic.