Weekly News Wire | July 13, 2009
New Maine Law Requires Health Plans to Cover Telemedicine Services
OPEN MINDS Weekly News Wire Strategic Health Care News On June 11, 2009, Maine Governor John E. Baldacci signed a bill (LD 1073) requiring health insurance providers to cover services provided through interactive audio, video or other electronic media; the new law also states that the telemedicine services must be provided at the same rates as in-person consultation. The law, (Public Law Ch. 169) goes into effect on September 12, 2009. The billÂ’s sponsor and supporters hope the new law will increase the accessibility of health care, ensure that appropriate medical information is available, reduce medical errors, and . . .
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