BOISE, Idaho — Idaho residents in rural areas would have easier access to healthcare -- under proposed legislation that moved to the full House on Thursday.
The House Health and Welfare Committee approved the legislation that deletes a requirement that two-way audio and visual be used.
Backers say the legislation will allow residents in rural areas with poor cellphone and internet service to more easily communicate with doctors using e-mail and other methods.
Those opposed say the new system does not create enough of a patient-doctor relationship to provide good medical care.
