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Before an osteopathic physician may use telemedicine: Telehealth services do not require prior authorization.
However, individual services may require prior
• A bona fide relationship between the osteopathic authorization, whether delivered in person or by
physician and the patient must exist which must telehealth.
include, without limitation, a history and physical
examination or consultation which occurred in person Nevada Dept. of Health and Human Svcs., Medicaid Services
and which was sufficient to establish a diagnosis and Manual, Section 3403.8, p. 9 (Nov. 14, 2014).
identify any underlying medical conditions of the
patient.
• The osteopathic physician must obtain informed,
written consent from the patient or the legal
representative of the patient to engage in
telemedicine with the patient. The osteopathic
physician shall maintain the consent form as part of
the permanent medical record of the patient.
Source: NV Revised Statutes Annotated Sec. 633.165 (2012).
Comments: In 2011, the Nevada Legislature defined telemedicine and established practice requirements.
New Regulation Passed:
• Board of Occupational Therapy (Source: LCB File No. R017-14 & Ch. 640A of NE Admin. Code)
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