Oklahoma Medical Board Telemedicine Position Statement On Definition Of Face-To-Face Encounter

October 2, 2013
The Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision released this position statement on the definition of a “face-to face-encounter” by telemedicine in the state. Its definition ruled that a face-to-face encounter to establish a physician/patient relationship by telemedicine can include real-time telemedicine encounters with audio and video capability. The board states that in order to qualify as a face-to-face encounter, the telemedicine audio and video capability must meet the elements required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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