New Law Shapes the Future of Telemedicine in Texas

Texas physicians and telehealth providers are now playing by the same rules to treat patients by phone, computer, and other new technologies — the same as when physicians see patients face-to-face in a traditional doctor’s office visit. Senate Bill 1107, passed this session by the Texas Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott in late May, clarifies the framework to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients remotely via telec ommunication technology.

Source: TMA News Room - July 12, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news