Md. Code Regs. 10.09.49.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 10.09.49.05 - Technical Requirements

A. A provider of services delivered through telehealth shall adopt and implement technology in a manner that supports the standard of care to deliver the required service.

B. A service delivered through synchronous audio-visual telehealth shall, at a minimum, meet the following technology requirements:

(1) Cameras at both the originating and distant sites that provide clear, synchronous video of the patient and provider, respectively, with the ability to meet the clinical requirements of the service;

(2) Unless engaging in a telehealth with a participant who is deaf or hard of hearing, microphones and speakers at both the originating and distant sites, respectively, that provide clear, synchronous, two-way audio transmission;

(3) Network connectivity and bandwidth at both the originating and distant site sufficient to provide clear, synchronous two-way video and audio for the full duration of the service;

(4) Display monitor size sufficient to support diagnostic needs used in the telehealth services; and

(5) Utilize technology that meets the standards required by State and federal laws governing the privacy and security of protected health information (HIPAA compliant).

Md. Code Regs. 10.09.49.05

Regulation .05 amended effective December 22, 2014 (41:25 Md. R. 1479)
Regulation .05 amended effective 42:21 Md. R. 1300, eff.10/26/2015; amended effective 43:7 Md. R. 449, eff.4/11/2016; amended effective 43:21 Md. R. 1166, eff. 10/24/2016; amended effective 44:21 Md. R. 983, eff. 10/23/2017; recodified from .06 effective 46:20 Md. R. 843, eff. 10/7/2019; amended and recodified from .07 effective 50:14 Md. R. 593, eff. 7/24/2023