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TITLE 22 EXAMINING BOARDS
PART 9TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD
CHAPTER 174TELEMEDICINE
RULE §174.1Purpose
ISSUE 04/30/2010
ACTION Proposed
Preamble Texas Admin Code Rule
Pursuant to §153.001 and §157.001 of the Medical Practice Act, the Board is authorized to adopt rules relating to the practice of medicine. This chapter is promulgated to establish standards for the use of the Internet and the provision of telemedicine medical services by physicians who are licensed to practice medicine in this State. This chapter does not apply to out-of-state telemedicine licenses issued by the Board pursuant to §151.056 of the Act and §172.12 of this title (relating to Out-of-State Telemedicine License), federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), or to consultations provided by health insurance help lines.

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on April 19, 2010

TRD-201001895

Mari Robinson, J.D.

Executive Director

Texas Medical Board

Earliest possible date of adoption: May 30, 2010

For further information, please call: (512) 305-7016

 

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