26 Tex. Admin. Code § 301.359

Current through Reg. 49, No. 36; September 6, 2024
Section 301.359 - Telemedicine Services

The LMHA, MCO, and provider must ensure that if a provider uses telemedicine, it is implemented in accordance with written procedures and using a protocol approved by the LMHA's or MCO's medical director. Procedures regarding the provision of telemedicine service must include the following requirements:

(1) clinical oversight by the LMHA's or MCO's medical director or designated physician responsible for medical leadership;
(2) contraindications for telemedicine use;
(3) qualified people to ensure the safety of the individual being served by telemedicine at the remote site; and
(4) use by credentialed or licensed providers who provide clinical care within the scope of their credential or license.

26 Tex. Admin. Code § 301.359

Adopted to be effective April 29, 2009, 34 TexReg 2603; Transferred from Title 25, § 412.325 by Texas Register, Volume 45, Number 08, February 21, 2020, TexReg 1237, eff. 3/15/2020