Sec. 153.004. RULES REGARDING TELEMEDICINE MEDICAL SERVICES. (a) In consultation with the Health and Human Services Commission and the commissioner of insurance, the board may adopt rules as necessary to:
(1) ensure that appropriate care is provided to Medicaid and Medicare patients who receive telemedicine medical services; and
(2) prevent abuse and fraud in the use of telemedicine medical services for Medicaid and Medicare patients.
(b) The rules adopted under Subsection (a)(2) may include rules relating to filing of claims and records required to be maintained in relation to telemedicine medical services.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1255, Sec. 10, eff. June 15, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 153 - Powers and Duties
Subchapter A. General Powers and Duties of Board
Section 153.001. Adoption of Rules
Section 153.0015. Guidelines for Input in Rulemaking
Section 153.002. Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding
Section 153.003. Rules Regarding Maintenance of Patient Records
Section 153.004. Rules Regarding Telemedicine Medical Services
Section 153.0045. Rules on Consequences of Criminal Conviction
Section 153.005. Executive Committee; Appointment of Other Committees
Section 153.006. Criminal Record Report
Section 153.007. Authority to Issue Subpoena or Administer Oath; Subpoena Enforcement
Section 153.008. Board Records
Section 153.010. Adoption of Fee Schedule by Board Prohibited
Section 153.011. Waiver of Fee or Penalty by Board Prohibited
Section 153.012. Board Duties Regarding Complaints
Section 153.013. Representation by Attorney General
Section 153.014. Information Provided to License Holders