Bill would guarantee NJ doctors same pay for telehealth, in-person visits

Lawmakers advanced a bill to continue to let doctors get paid the same for telehealth visits and in-person visits.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: June 19, 2026

Words: 525

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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An Assembly panel approved a bill Thursday that would ensure doctors in New Jersey can continue to get paid the same amount for treating patients in person as they do by video call.

The bill cleared the Assembly Health Committee with support from the Democratic majority and two of the panel’s three Republican members. The measure, first introduced in March, passed the Senate health committee last week with unanimous support.

Assemblywoman …

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