§ 32 §9916 — Telehealth services

1.
Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
2.
Telehealth services permitted.
A person licensed under this chapter may provide telehealth services as long as the licensee acts within the scope of practice of the licensee's license, in accordance with any requirements and restrictions imposed by this section and in accordance with standards of practice.
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Confidentiality.
When providing telehealth services, a person licensed under this chapter shall comply with all state and federal confidentiality and privacy laws.
4.
Professional responsibility.
All laws and rules governing professional responsibility, unprofessional conduct and generally accepted standards of practice that apply to a person licensed under this chapter also apply to that licensee while providing telehealth services.
5.
Rulemaking.
The board shall adopt rules governing telehealth services by persons licensed under this chapter. These rules must establish standards of practice and appropriate restrictions for the various types and forms of telehealth services. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.

Legislative History

PL 2021, c. 291, Pt. B, §17 (NEW).