Counselors
Counselors:
Source
Mississippi Reg Page 42
Rules and Regulations Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors
Rule 7.5: Practice of Distance Professional Services Any person that provides counseling or supervision services through the means of Distance Professional Services must hold a license in good standing in both the location where services are provided by the professional as well as in the location of the recipient of the services and must also hold the Distance Credentialed Counselor credential or its equivalent as recognized by the Center for Credentialing and Education, Inc. (CCE) or the National Board of Certified Counselors. Distance Professional Services must be performed in accordance with these Rules and Regulations, the current American Counseling Association’s Code of Ethics, the current National Board for Certified Counselors Policy Regarding the Provision of Distance Profession Services, and Mississippi and Federal law.
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Social Workers
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Social Workers.
Marriage and Family Therapists
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for MFTs.
Psychologists
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Psychologists.
Psychiatrists
Source: Miss. Code Ann. §73-25-34 (1972, as amended). “Rule 5.3 Informed Consent.
“The physician using telemedicine should obtain the patient’s informed consent before providing care via telemedicine technology. In addition to information relative to treatment, the patient should be informed of the risk and benefits of being treated via a telemedicine network including how to receive follow-up care or assistance in the event of an adverse reaction to treatment or if there is a telemedicine equipment failure. Source: Miss. Code Ann. §73-25-34 (1972, as amended). Rule 5.4 Physician-Patient Relationship. In order to practice telemedicine a valid “physician-patient relationship” must be established. The elements of this valid relationship are: A. verify that the person requesting the medical treatment is in fact who they claim to be; B. conducting an appropriate history and physical examination of the patient that meets the applicable standard of care; C. establishing a diagnosis through the use of accepted medical practices, i.e., a patient history, mental status exam, physical exam and appropriate diagnostic and laboratory testing; D. discussing with the patient the diagnosis, risks, and benefits of various treatment options to obtain informed consent; E. ensuring the availability of appropriate follow-up care; and F. maintaining a complete medical record available to the patient and other treating health care providers.”
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Mississippi Professional Regulation/Health & Safety Online Prescribing
“A prescription for a controlled substance based solely on a consumer's completion of an online medical questionnaire is not a valid prescription.”
Source:
MS Code Sec. 41-29-137(f)(3) (Accessed Mar.2020).
“In order to practice telemedicine a valid “physician-patient relationship” must be established. The elements of this valid relationship are:
- verify that the person requesting the medical treatment is in fact who they claim to be;
- conducting an appropriate history and physical examination of the patient that meets the applicable standard of care;
- establishing a diagnosis through the use of accepted medical practices, i.e., a patient history, mental status exam, physical exam, and appropriate diagnostic and laboratory testing;
- discussing with the patient the diagnosis, risks, and benefits of various treatment options to obtain informed consent;
- insuring the availability of appropriate follow-up care; and
- maintaining a complete medical record available to the patient and other treating health care providers.”
“Physicians using telemedicine technologies to provide medical care to patients located in Mississippi must provide an appropriate examination prior to diagnosis and treatment of the patient. However, this exam need not be in person if the technology is sufficient to provide the same information to the physician as if the exam had been performed face to face.”
“Other exams may be appropriate if a licensed health care provider is on-site with the patient and is able to provide various physical findings that the physician needs to complete an adequate assessment. However, a simple questionnaire without an appropriate exam is in violation of this policy and may subject the physician to discipline by the Board.”
Source:
MS Admin. Code Title 30, Sec. 2635, Rule 5.4 & 5.5. (Accessed Mar. 2020).
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Nurses
“As a party state to the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), Mississippi issues multistate licenses to nurses and applicants who reside in the state and recognizes multistate licenses issued by other party states, for practice in Mississippi. A nurse holding a multistate license is entitled to practice in any NLC party state, but must comply at all times with the laws of the state where he or she is currently practicing.”
“It should be noted that not every state in the US is an NLC party state; a map of participating states, as well as further resources related to the NLC, are available on the Nurse Licensure Compact website.”
Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations.
Mississippi Professional Regulation/Health & Safety Online Prescribing
“A prescription for a controlled substance based solely on a consumer's completion of an online medical questionnaire is not a valid prescription.”
Source:
MS Code Sec. 41-29-137(f)(3) (Accessed Mar.2020).
“In order to practice telemedicine a valid “physician-patient relationship” must be established. The elements of this valid relationship are:
- verify that the person requesting the medical treatment is in fact who they claim to be;
- conducting an appropriate history and physical examination of the patient that meets the applicable standard of care;
- establishing a diagnosis through the use of accepted medical practices, i.e., a patient history, mental status exam, physical exam, and appropriate diagnostic and laboratory testing;
- discussing with the patient the diagnosis, risks, and benefits of various treatment options to obtain informed consent;
- insuring the availability of appropriate follow-up care; and
- maintaining a complete medical record available to the patient and other treating health care providers.”
“Physicians using telemedicine technologies to provide medical care to patients located in Mississippi must provide an appropriate examination prior to diagnosis and treatment of the patient. However, this exam need not be in person if the technology is sufficient to provide the same information to the physician as if the exam had been performed face to face.”
“Other exams may be appropriate if a licensed health care provider is on-site with the patient and is able to provide various physical findings that the physician needs to complete an adequate assessment. However, a simple questionnaire without an appropriate exam is in violation of this policy and may subject the physician to discipline by the Board.”
Source:
MS Admin. Code Title 30, Sec. 2635, Rule 5.4 & 5.5. (Accessed Mar. 2020).
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Medicaid Telehealth Parity Law
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Originating Site Reimbursement: No indication the home is an approved originating site
Source: State of Mississippi. State Plan Under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. Medical Assistance Program. Attachment
3.1-A. 3/31/15
Private Pay Telehealth Parity Law
We are not aware of an explicit payment parity.
Source:MS Code Sec. 83-9-353 and MS Code Sec. 83-9-351
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Payment Parity
We are not aware of an explicit payment parity.
Source:MS Code Sec. 83-9-353
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Permission for the Temporary Practice of Clinicians Licensed Outside the State
We are not aware of any permission that allows for services delivered by out-of-state providers.
Social Workers
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Social Workers.