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Committee advances bill to extend telehealth pay parity through 2026
Summary
The Assembly Health Committee released AB 3853 with amendments to extend pay parity for telemedicine and telehealth services to July 1, 2026; hospitals, children’s hospitals and professional societies testified in favor, citing access and technology costs.
The Assembly Health Committee on its final meeting advanced AB 3853, which extends coverage and payment parity for health care services delivered through telemedicine or telehealth to July 1, 2026 under committee amendments.
Christine Stearns of the New Jersey Hospital Association told the committee the association "strongly support[s] this legislation," saying hospitals make significant investments in secure technology and deliver…
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