Telehealth services -- Reimbursement -- Reporting -- Telepsychiatric consultations.

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  • (1) As used in this section:
    • (a) "Telehealth services" means the same as that term is defined in Section 26-60-102.
    • (b) "Telemedicine services" means the same as that term is defined in Section 26-60-102.
    • (c) "Telepsychiatric consultation" means a consultation between a physician and a board certified psychiatrist, both of whom are licensed to engage in the practice of medicine in the state, that utilizes:
      • (i) the health records of the patient, provided from the patient or the referring physician;
      • (ii) a written, evidence-based patient questionnaire; and
      • (iii) telehealth services that meet industry security and privacy standards, including compliance with the:
        • (A) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; and
        • (B) Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, Pub. L. No. 111-5, 123 Stat. 226, 467, as amended.
  • (2) This section applies to:
    • (a) a managed care organization that contracts with the Medicaid program; and
    • (b) a provider who is reimbursed for health care services under the Medicaid program.
  • (3) The Medicaid program shall reimburse for telemedicine services at the same rate that the Medicaid program reimburses for other health care services.
  • (4) The Medicaid program shall reimburse for telepsychiatric consultations at a rate set by the Medicaid program.




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