Source: ACA Code of Ethics, H2, a & c, referenced by OAR 833-100-0011
Required to follow the guidelines presented in the resource above.
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for MFTs.
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Psychologists.
Source: Behavior Health Services Rulebook, Div. 172, 410-172-0850
"10. For purposes of behavioral health services, the Authority shall provide coverage for telemedicine services to the same extent that the services would be covered if they were provided in person."
Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations.
Originating Site Reimbursement: We found no reference.
Source: OR Revised Statutes Sec. 743A.058
"A health benefit plan must provide coverage of a health service that is provided using synchronous two-way interactive video conferencing if:
(a)The plan provides coverage of the health service when provided in person by a health professional;
(b)The health service is medically necessary;
(c)The health service is determined to be safely and effectively provided using synchronous two-way interactive video conferencing according to generally accepted health care practices and standards; and
(d)The application and technology used to provide the health service meet all standards required by state and federal laws governing the privacy and security of protected health information."
Refer to the source provided for all requirements and limitations.
We are not aware of any explicit payment parity.
*Clinicians who have had an experience with telehealth reimbursement in this state are invited to share their experiences in the comments section below: a) type of service provided; b) insurance provider; c) payment parity, payment issues, or insurance requirements.
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Helpful and inviting information to get started. Feel empowered to get this going and eager to start!
Well presented, easy to access and understand.
This was very informative.
I believe this is a good course to take because this is the new wave of society. As a therapist I would like to be able to offer clients the best tools available.
Thank you for the introduction to telemental health.
Very good.
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Great information with step by step instructions
What a superb introduction to telemental health, well organized and packed with useful tips. I so appreciate this. Thank you.
Awesome job! This is a very insightful presentation.
An excellent course, but needs more legal information regarding where the patient needs to reside.
Course provided several case scenarios regarding Interstate counseling and resource websites for further research.
Very Informative
Awesome
Great course, very informative!
Love the course, worth every penny!!! Definitely helped jump start my Tele-mental health services!
This gave me and my staff some important insights and information regarding telehealth..
This course was easy and user friendly
I learned a great deal from this program and look forward to implementing telemental health in my therapy practice.
It was fantastic! Just the forms he provides are worth the cost of the course!
This was an excellent class and worth my time. Ray provided great information and is clearly an expert in TMH!
I found these courses informative and helpful. They make establishing best practices policies and procedures for telemental health services and supervising those who provide them. so much easier. I highly recommend his courses.
Ray's workshop was one of the most informative I have taken in years. He brought clarity to took a topic which has been intimidating and I left feeling empowered!
Social Workers
We are not aware of any specific rules and regulations of the practice of telemental health services for Social Workers.