House Bill (HB) 122, legislation that establishes and modifies requirements regarding the provision of telehealth services, establishes a provider credentialing program within the Medicaid program, revises the law governing the State Medical Board of Ohio’s One-Bite Program, and extends the suspension of certain programs and requirements under the state’s insurance laws until January 1, 2026, is on its way to Governor Mike DeWine’s office for his signature into law. The Ohio Academy of family Physicians supported the legislation and had urged its passage.
On December 8, the Senate Health Committee voted HB 122 out of committee unanimously.
On December 9, the House voted unanimously to concur with Senate amendments to HB 122.
The legislation, once signed into law, will expand telehealth services making sure the positive changes seen with telehealth access during COVID continue.