b'TELEMEDICINE LEGISLATIONreimbursement for interprofessionalprofessional who has reviewed ADVANCES consultations. the claim will be shared with the defendant medical professional The House Insurance Committeeand will require that the statement advanced the Telemedicine issue whenis shared at the time of filing the it unanimously reported HB 1512 PNcertificate of merit. 2786 with an amendment authoredRepresentative by Representative Perry Warren (D,Lindsay Powell (D,3)Require, as part of the statement, Bucks).Sponsored by RepresentativeAllegheny) that the licensed professional be Christina Sappey (D, Chester), HBidentified, and their curriculum vitae 1512s language slightly differs frombe included as part of the Certificate SB 739, but still provides for insuranceof Merit filing.reimbursement of telemedicineWe anticipate bill introduction in April.services.The bill prevents insurerNON-COMPETE AGREEMENT provider agreements that prohibitLEGISLATION MOVING HB 1633 telemedicine reimbursement for medically necessary and appropriateCERTIFICATE OF MERIT MEDICAL covered healthcare services. LIABILITY REFORM TO BESenator David Argall (R, Carbon, Luzerne, As of this writing, the House majorityINTRODUCEDand Schuylkill leadership intends to continue movingCounties)HB 1512 through the legislative processSenator David Argall (R, Carbon, during the April 8 week. Luzerne, and Schuylkill Counties) circulated a co-sponsorship memo To review the bills provisions, pleaseregarding the Certificate of Merit use this link:HB 1512 (state.pa.us) legislation in response to the state2024 SESSION DAYSSupreme Courts action to usher trial lawyer venue shopping back intoSenatePennsylvanias medical liability system. April 8, 9, 10, 29, 30 May 1, 6, 7, 8 RepresentativeCurrently, for a medical liability lawsuitJune 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 Christina Sappy to proceed, the plaintiffs attorney needHouse(D, Chester)only affirm that a physician certifiedApril 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 29, 30 that the claim has merit.No medical report or statement is required nor isMay 1, 6, 7, 8, 20, 21, 22 the Certificate of Merit evidence thatJune 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28the defendant physician may challenge.E-CONSULTATION BILL TO BESenator Argalls legislation will remedyCurrently, the B & B Team is tracking INTRODUCEDthis defect and reduce frivolous filings. 239 bills and co-sponsorship memos Representative Lindsay Powell (D,Specifically, the legislation would: for PACEP.To view a recent report, Allegheny) will sponsor E-Consultationplease use the link below:legislation drafted by the B & B Team. 1) Define and establish the credentials We anticipate a co-sponsorship memoof a licensed professional whohttps://plsgovtrac.com/report/0VOLto be circulated in early April with billreviews a claim of medical liability.introduction shortly thereafter.The2) Establish a process in whichbill would require healthcare insurancethe statement of the licensed PACEP News | Spring 2024 7'