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Minutes for HB2208 - Committee on Public Health and Welfare
Short Title
Authorizing telemedicine waivers for out-of-state healthcare providers, reducing certain requirements for licensure by the behavioral sciences regulatory board and expanding out-of-state temporary permits to practice behavioral sciences professions.
Minutes Content for Fri, Mar 19, 2021
Chairperson Hilderbrand opened the hearing on HB2208.
Jenna Moyer, Staff Revisor gave an overview of the bill.
David Fye testified as a proponent by stating that the provisions of HB2208 relating to the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board will allow additional qualified mental health professionals to obtain licensure in Kansas without sacrificing public protection. (Attachment 1)
Elizabeth Patton gave proponent testimony in support of HB2208. She said that HB2208 would ensure Kansas could continue to access lifesaving virtual care long after the pandemic ends and this proposal would permanently authorize physicians licensed in other states to provide telehealth to Kansas residents. (Attachment 2)
Questions were asked by committee members.
Written only, proponent testimony was submitted by:
Becky Fast, Executive Director, NASW-KS Chapter (Attachment 3)
Kyle Kessler, Executive Director, Association of CMHCs of Kansas Inc (Attachment 4)
Jill Lee, Individual (Attachment 5)
Kelly Jones, LMSW, KU School of Social Welfare (Attachment 6)
Chairperson Hilderbrand closed the hearing on HB2208.
