Healthcare (Primary Care)

HB 2702 sets new standards for establishing a doctor-patient relationship before providing telemedicine services in Missouri. It requires that this relationship be created through an in-person visit, consultation with another physician, or a telemedicine encounter that meets specific clinical and technological standards - prohibiting prescriptions based solely on internet questionnaires or telephone calls without a prior established relationship. The bill mandates that telemedicine providers review patient medical history, perform sufficient examinations via technology, and send a written report to the patient’s primary care provider within 14 days, including diagnosis and treatment details. These provisions apply to all healthcare providers using telemedicine for prescribing medications or treatments under Missouri law.