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Committee advances optometrist-telehealth rules amid continuity-of-care concerns
Summary
The Senate Workforce Development Committee voted to give a do-pass recommendation to an optometrist licensure bill after senators discussed telehealth exams, consumer protection, and the need for an in-state presence or affiliation to ensure referrals and continuity of care.
The Senate Workforce Development Committee voted to give a do-pass recommendation to an optometrist licensure measure after committee members discussed telehealth eye care, continuity of care, and consumer protection concerns.
Committee members said telehealth offers lower-cost access for some patients but questioned whether a remote exam can reliably identify conditions that require in-person follow-up. One senator said, "The biggest advantage is that people use the…
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