Sec. 6. (a) As used in this chapter, "telehealth" means the delivery of health care services using interactive electronic communications and information technology, in compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), including:
(1) secure videoconferencing;
(2) store and forward technology; or
(3) remote patient monitoring technology;
between a provider in one (1) location and a patient in another location.
(b) The term does not include the use of the following unless the practitioner has an established relationship with the patient:
(1) Electronic mail.
(2) An instant messaging conversation.
(3) Facsimile.
(4) Internet questionnaire.
(5) Internet consultation.
(c) The term does not include a health care service provided by:
(1) an employee of a practitioner; or
(2) an individual who is employed by the same entity that employs the practitioner;
who is performing a health care service listed in section 2.5(a)(2), 2.5(a)(3), or 2.5(a)(4) of this chapter under the direction and that is customarily within the specific area of practice of the practitioner.
As added by P.L.78-2016, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.85-2021, SEC.16; P.L.207-2021, SEC.26; P.L.109-2022, SEC.5.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Chapter 9.5. Telehealth Services and Prescriptions
25-1-9.5-0.5. Prohibition on Using Telehealth for Abortion
25-1-9.5-1. Allows Agreements to Alternative Locations for Providing Telehealth
25-1-9.5-2.2. "Eye Care Professional"
25-1-9.5-2.5. "Health Care Services"
25-1-9.5-2.8. "Ophthalmic Device"
25-1-9.5-3. "Originating Site"
25-1-9.5-5. "Store and Forward"
25-1-9.5-8. Issuance of Prescription; Controlled Substance Conditions
25-1-9.5-9. Physically Located Outside Indiana and Providing Health Care; Certification; Renewal
25-1-9.5-10. Discipline; Penalties
25-1-9.5-11. Pharmacy Filling Prescription
25-1-9.5-12. Adoption of Policies or Rules
25-1-9.5-13. Prescription Prerequisites