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Senate committee hears mixed views on telehealth registration bill to let out‑of‑state clinicians treat Montanans
Summary
SB 438 would create a streamlined registration for out‑of‑state providers to practice telehealth in Montana. Supporters said it widens access, especially for specialty and rural care; the Department of Labor and multiple professional groups warned it raises administrative, venue and discipline questions and urged further stakeholder work.
Senator Daniel Zolnicoff opened the hearing on Senate Bill 438 by saying the bill would expand who Montanans can see via telehealth by enabling out‑of‑state providers to register to serve Montana patients online.
"We need to allow patients to see providers from other states," Zolnicoff said, noting the practice was used during the COVID pandemic and pointing to several states…
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