The Arkansas House of Representatives last week rejected a bill that would allow telemedicine companies to provide telemedicine services in the state using physicians licensed and living in Arkansas. The bill would allow patients to be treated by a physician through various forms of video using...
Telemedicine uses technology to connect prisoners, who are often housed in remote areas, with medical experts throughout the state. It’s one way that the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is trying to control spending on prison healthcare. But while telemedicine has shown some success in...
Licensed providers in New York State can now be reimbursed for telemedicine services from private insurers. New York joined 21 other states that have made the move thus far. And many states that have yet to adopt telemedicine reimbursement bills are following suit, according to the American...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 23, Issue 12
The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) recently released the final draft of its Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. The model legislation, if adopted by enough state legislatures, is seen as a way to address the growing need for physicians in underserved areas, as well...
Credentialing Resource Center Digest - Volume 15, Issue 46
In an effort to streamline the process for physicians to obtain medical licenses in multiple states, the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) recently released the final draft of its Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.
