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R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-81-1. Title
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This act shall be known as, and may be cited as, the “Telemedicine Coverage Act.”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-81-2. Purpose
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The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: (1) The advancements and continued development of medical and communications technology have had a profound impact on the practice of medicine and offer opportunities for improving the delivery, cost, and accessibility of healt…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-81-3. Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (1) “Clinically appropriate” means care that is delivered in the appropriate medical setting. (2) “Distant site” means a site at which a healthcare provider is located while providing healthcare services by means of telemedicine. (3) “Healthcare facility”…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-81-4. Coverage of telemedicine services
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(a) Each health insurer that issues individual or group accident and sickness insurance policies for healthcare services and/or provides a healthcare plan for healthcare services shall provide coverage for the cost of such covered healthcare services provided through telemedicine…