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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.716 194th (Current)

An Act relative to telehealth parity for nutrition counseling

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 716) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to telehealth parity for nutrition counseling. Financial Services.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Julian Cyr
Status:
Referred to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

Telehealth Nutrition Counseling Parity

This bill seeks to amend healthcare payment systems in Massachusetts to address medical nutrition therapy and behavioral health services. It defines "medical nutrition therapy" as nutrition-related care provided by licensed dietitians or nutritionists aimed at preventing, managing, and treating diseases or conditions. A key provision mandates that payment rates for in-network providers offering behavioral health and medical nutrition therapy via interactive audio-video technology or audio-only phone communications must be equal to the rates for in-person services.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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