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Source: FL Dept. of Health, Practitioner, Policy and Procedure
Source: FL Admin Code 64B8-9.0141 & 64B15-14.0081. Handbook p.137 (Apr. 2014).
Online Prescribing
Controlled substances shall not be prescribed through No reference found.
the use of telemedicine.
Exception: physicians can order controlled substances
through the use of telemedicine for patients hospitalized
in a facility licensed pursuant to Ch. 395,F.S.
A physician-patient relationship may be established
through telemedicine.
Source: FL Admin Code 64B8-9.0141 & 64B15-14.0081.
Prior to e-prescribing, physicians and physician
assistants must document a patient evaluation, including
history and physical examination, to establish the
diagnosis for which any drug is prescribed, and discuss
treatment options with the patient.
These rules don’t apply in emergency situations.
Source: FL Admin. Code 64B8-9.014.
Consent
No reference found. Patient informed consent is required. It can be for a set
period of treatment or a one-time visit, as applicable to
the services provided.
Source: FL Dept. of Health, Practitioner, Policy and Procedure
Handbook, p.137 (Apr. 2014).
Location
No reference found. Telecommunication with recipient at a location other
than the spoke site is not allowed.
Telemedicine services are limited to:
• Hospital outpatient setting
• Inpatient setting
• Physician office
Source: FL Dept. of Health, Practitioner, Policy and Procedure
Handbook, p.137 (Apr. 2014).
For Specialized Therapeutic Services & Community
Behavioral Health Services, the service must be
delivered from a facility that is enrolled in Medicaid as a
community behavioral health services provider.
Source: FL Dept. of Health, Specialized Therapeutic Services
Coverage and Limitations Handbook, p.46 (Mar. 2014) & FL
Community Behavioral Health Services Coverage and Limitations
Handbook, p. 24 (Mar. 2014).
Both the hub and spoke sites must be located in Florida.
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