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Bill would require telemedicine contracts to expand medical access in juvenile facilities
3200039 · May 6, 2025
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Summary
Senate Bill 1778 would require the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to contract for telemedicine services when on-site physicians or delegated providers are not present; witnesses said telemedicine could address delayed care in remote facilities.
Senator Miles told the committee that youth in juvenile facilities can suffer delays in care because medical providers are often on site only once per week and facilities are remote.
Senate Bill 1778 would require TJJD to contract for…
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