Lexology December 1, 2023
Trending in Telehealth highlights state legislative and regulatory developments that impact the healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists and technology companies that deliver and facilitate the delivery of virtual care.
Trending in the past two weeks:
- Professional Licensure
- Telehealth Practice Standards
- Medicaid Reimbursement
- Cross-State Licensing Compact
A CLOSER LOOK Finalized Legislation and Rulemaking
- In Alaska, the Board of Optometry’s final rule from October concerning licensing, continuing education and telehealth standards went into effect on November 15, 2023. The final rule created new standards for optometrists providing services via telehealth. Notably, an optometrist must create a pre-existing optometrist relationship verbally, in writing or through an in-person exam before conducting a patient visit through telehealth, as well...
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