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U.S. House of Representatives passes the Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support Act of 2017

Photo of Elise LeGros (US)By Elise LeGros (US) on Posted in Regulatory
On November 8, 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 2123, the Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support (“VETS”) Act of 2017. Under current regulations, VA health care providers in good standing may practice in another state if the provider is located in a facility owned by the Federal Government; however, this does not … Continue reading

Texas telemedicine stakeholder group recommends new rules to incorporate SB 1107

Photo of Elise LeGros (US)By Elise LeGros (US) on Posted in Regulatory
The Telemedicine Stakeholder Group met in late July 2017 and offered suggestions for revisions (“Suggested Revisions”) to the current Texas Medical Board (“TMB”) rules in light of the new SB 1107. As previously covered, SB 1107 greatly expanded the telemedicine services physicians can provide in Texas, including allowing the establishment of a physician-patient relationship in … Continue reading

US telemedicine industry players are pursuing opportunities abroad

Photo of Elise LeGros (US)By Elise LeGros (US) on Posted in International, Regulatory
Telemedicine has been rapidly expanding in the United States. Indeed, Texas recently passed legislation that gives Texas telemedicine providers more flexibility, including the ability to establish a physician-patient relationship in connection with telemedicine services without requiring an in-person visit. Business entrepreneurs are finding ways to expand telemedicine opportunities internationally as well. NBC News recently published … Continue reading
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