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LR 208

Interim study to examine the impact of mobile services on the delivery of health care services

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Brian Hardin

LR 208 authorizes an interim study by the Health and Human Services Committee to evaluate how mobile health services, including telehealth and mobile clinics, affect care delivery

Referred to Health and Human Services Committee
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Bill Summary · LR 208

Summary of Nebraska Legislative Resolution LR 208

Overview

  • Bill Type: Legislative Resolution (interim study)
  • Bill Number: LR 208
  • Title: Interim study to examine the impact of mobile services on the delivery of health care services
  • Status: Referred to Executive Board (May 15, 2025); subsequently referred to Health and Human Services Committee (May 19, 2025)
  • Sponsor: Hardin (primary)

Purpose and intent

LR 208 proposes an interim study to assess how mobile services affect the delivery of health care and dental care. The study aims to identify how medical and dental services are provided through mobile modalities, gauge advantages and opportunities for improvement, understand historical context and drivers behind these approaches, and evaluate the role of new technologies, costs, and related legislation.

Scope and key areas to be examined

The interim study shall include, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Telehealth
- Mobile imaging
- Mobile clinicians
- Mobile clinics
- Mobile dentistry
- Other medical services delivered via new technologies

The resolution emphasizes evaluating both benefits and potential improvements, as well as considering historical background, current practices, and future developments in mobile health services.

Process, deliverables, and timeline

  • Designated study body: The Health and Human Services Committee of the Legislature shall conduct the interim study.
  • Deliverable: At the conclusion of the study, the Committee must prepare and report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature.
  • The resolution does not specify a deadline for the final report, only that it be reported upon conclusion of the study.

Who or what is affected

  • The study targets health and dental care delivery models that utilize mobile services and technology.
  • Stakeholders potentially impacted include health care providers (including mobile clinics and telehealth providers), patients and communities served by mobile health services, health care payers, and policymakers evaluating regulatory or funding considerations.

Procedural notes

  • LR 208 is explicitly designed as an interim study to inform future policy decisions.
  • The designation of the Health and Human Services Committee underscores the focus on health service delivery, health policy, and related regulatory considerations.

Sponsor

  • Primary: Hardin

This summary provides a concise, accessible understanding of LR 208: its purpose, scope, responsible committee, timeline, and potential policy implications related to mobile health services.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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