N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 12 § 325-1.8

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 325-1.8 - Emergency medical aid and telemedicine

(a) In the event of a serious accident requiring immediate emergency medical aid, an ambulance or any physician may be called to give first aid treatment.

(b) Telemedicine, using an interactive audio and video telecommunications system that permits real-time communication between an authorized medical provider and a claimant in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, may be used by authorized providers where medically appropriate for social distancing purposes due to the outbreak of COVID-19 to assess current disability status. "Medically appropriate" includes discussion of test results or imaging, follow-up assessments, or counseling. It does not include treatment where physical examination is a necessary component, such as initial visits or assessments, physical therapy or other types of manual therapy. The authorized provider shall indicate on their report that such assessment was done using telemedicine as a result of social distancing due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 § 325-1.8

Amended New York State Register April 1, 2020/Volume XLII, Issue 13, eff. 3/16/2020

Amended New York State Register April 26, 2023/Volume XLV, Issue 17, eff. 4/11/2023