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SB 438

Revise telehealth and telemedicine laws

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Daniel Zolnikov

SB 438 sought to revise Montana's telehealth regulations but failed to advance, dying in the legislative process after missing general bill deadlines.

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Bill Summary · SB 438

Legislative bill overview

SB 438 proposed revisions to Montana's existing telehealth and telemedicine regulatory framework, though the specific amendments are not detailed in the provided legislative history. The bill was introduced by Senator Daniel Zolnikov but did not advance through the legislative process.

Why is this important

Telehealth regulations directly affect healthcare access, particularly for rural and underserved Montana communities. Changes to telemedicine laws can influence licensing requirements, patient-provider relationships, insurance coverage, and the ability of healthcare systems to deliver remote care services.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice clarification: Revisions likely addressed which healthcare providers can offer telehealth services and under what conditions, a perennial point of disagreement between medical boards and healthcare advocates
  • Licensing and interstate provisions: Questions about whether out-of-state providers can serve Montana patients, affecting both access and local provider competitiveness
  • Regulatory burden vs. patient safety: Balancing streamlined telemedicine access against quality assurance and fraud prevention measures

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

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