OLYMPIA — Legislation signed into law today by Gov. Jay Inslee expands the ability of Washington residents to receive telehealth services from out-of-state health care providers while also installing safeguards to ensure quality health care. Sponsored by Sen. Annette Cleveland (D-Vancouver), SB 5481 allows an out-of-state provider to perform telehealth service in consultation with an in-state provider or in the form of a specialty assessment, diagnosis, or recommendation for treatment. “This is just one more piece in our ongoing effort to make health care more accessible and affordable,” Cleveland said. “At a time when we face a troubling shortage of health care providers, this bill should make it easier to get second opinions on medical matters and offer people more choices ...
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About Sen. Annette Cleveland
Access to housing, a quality education, affordable health care and family-wage jobs helps build strong, healthy communities. Annette views these pillars as her top priorities, and believes they are best addressed through a balanced approach that starts with education and follows through with good jobs, not just for those in the 49th District but in communities across the state.
Read Annette’s full biography here.