Physicians who provide telemedicine services in Massachusetts should be licensed by the state, especially because they’re diagnosing patients without doing so in person, a lawyer for the Massachusetts Medical Society said. “When you’re talking about diagnosis, that’s a really critical area,”...
The Oklahoma state medical board last week adopted a policy meant to clarify guidelines for the practice of telemedicine. The Oklahoma Medical Board’s position statement defines a face-to-face encounter “by telemedicine,” which can include sessions with approved audio and video devices. The...
Many physicians are accustomed to the licensure process being somewhat of a headache—particularly when a provider is seeking a license to practice medicine in more than one state. But that might change soon. Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) members approved a resolution in support of...
A Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) team is studying the details and implications of interstate compacts for physician licensure. These compacts could streamline licensing procedures for physicians who seek to practice in more than one state—possibly simplifying license verification in...
The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) has published new practice guidelines that outline best practices for delivery of online mental health services. “Practice Guidelines For Video-Based Online Mental Health Services” is designed to help practitioners provide safe, effective care when...