State Senator Eugene Yaw | Pennsylvania
State Senator Eugene Yaw | Pennsylvania
Legislation expanding access to telemedicine in Pennsylvania received final Senate approval today and is set to be signed into law, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) announced.
Telemedicine allows individuals to access health care services online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. It enables medical services to be provided to some of the most vulnerable Pennsylvanians who otherwise would not be able to receive them due to location or other circumstances.
“Delivering health care services via advanced virtual technologies is a huge benefit in rural areas,” Yaw stated. “It enables physicians to treat patients and increases the opportunities for access to care when there aren’t enough providers available. I look forward to the enactment of this important legislation.”
Senate Bill 739 sets a base for how telemedicine will be covered by insurance companies and medical providers in Pennsylvania. The bill will now be sent to the governor for enactment.
For more state-related news and information, constituents can visit Senator Yaw’s website at www.SenatorGeneYaw.com or on Facebook and Twitter @SenatorGeneYaw.
CONTACT:
Elizabeth Weitzel
717-787-3280
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