Telemedicine

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Telehealth The use of technology to deliver healthcare. Telehealth includes telemedicine, mHealth, eHealth, and Tele-Education. Telemedicine. As defined in Section 25-15-9 (1) (c) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated, telemedicine means the delivery of healthcare services such as diagnosis, consultation, and treatment through the use of interactive audio, video or other electronic media. Source: Mississippi Code Annotated §41-3-15 and § 25-15-9 Registration. Pursuant to Mississippi Code Annotated §41-3-15, each provider entity/organization offering telehealth services in the State of Mississippi shall register with the Mississippi State Department of Health, Office of Licensure, hereafter referred to as the Department. An applicant shall not provide telehealth services in the State of Mississippi without first registering with the Department. 1. Each provider entity/organization conducting telehealth services in Mississippi shall submit an application for registration including information about the type of telehealth services offered as well as the providers that will be performing services. Proprietary information may be asked but will not be required for approval. Source: Mississippi Code Annotated §41-3-15 Rule 6.4.2 Documents. In addition to the registration application as referenced above, the registering entity shall submit at the time of registration: 1. A copy of the Mississippi Secretary of State Business Services Form as evidence of the entity’s registration with the Mississippi Secretary of State to conduct business in the State of Mississippi. 2. Proof of Professional and General Liability Insurance. Source: Mississippi Code Annotated §41-3-15