Page 123 State Telehealth Laws and Reimbursement Policies A Comprehensive Scan of the 50 States and District of Columbia

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• A patient of another provider for whom the
prescriber is taking call;
• A prescription for a patient who has been
examined by a physician assistant, nurse
practitioner, or other licensed practitioner;
• Medication on a short-term basis for a new
patient prior to the patient's first appointment;
• When providing limited treatment to a family
member in accordance with the American
Medical Association Code of Medical Ethics.

Source: NH Revised Statutes Annotated, Sec. 329:1-c.
Consent
No reference found. No reference found.

Location
No reference found in statute. No reference found.

Cross-State Licensing
No reference found. No reference found.
Private Payers

Insurers may not deny coverage for services provided No reference found.
through telemedicine, if the services are covered
through in-person consults.

Source: NH Revised Statutes Annotated, 415-J:3 (2012).
Site/Transmission Fee
No reference found. No reference found.

Miscellaneous
A committee has been established to study and resolve
barriers related to the use of telehealth technology in
New Hampshire. The committee must report its findings
by Nov. 1, 2014.

Source: NH Revised Statutes Annotated, 112:1 (HB 556).

Comments:
As of December 1, 2013 New Hampshire Medicaid transitioned to a managed care model of
administration, under three health plans. These plans each have their own telehealth coverage policy.

Source: Provider Quick Reference Guide. http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/ombp/caremgt/provider-handbook.htm (accessed
Feb. 21, 2014).

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