§ 17-80-401. Title

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Telemedicine Act”.

§ 17-80-402. Definitions

As used in this subchapter: (1) “Distant site” means the location of the healthcare professional delivering services through telemedicine at the time the services are provided; (2) “Healthcare professional” means a person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the laws of this state to administer health care in the ordinary course of the […]

§ 17-80-403. Establishment of professional relationship

(a) (1) A healthcare professional at a distant site shall not utilize telemedicine with respect to a patient located in Arkansas unless a professional relationship exists between the healthcare professional and the patient or the healthcare professional otherwise meets the requirements of a professional relationship as defined in § 17-80-402. (2) The existence of a […]

§ 17-80-404. Appropriate use of telemedicine

(a) (1) A professional relationship shall be established in compliance with § 17-80-403 to provide healthcare services through telemedicine. (2) Once a professional relationship is established, a healthcare professional may provide healthcare services through telemedicine, including interactive audio, if the healthcare services are within the scope of practice for which the healthcare professional is licensed […]

§ 17-80-405. Liability — Noncompliance

(a) If a decision is made to provide healthcare services through telemedicine, the healthcare professional accepts responsibility and liability for the care of the patient. (b) Noncompliance with this subchapter is a violation of the practice act of the healthcare professional.

§ 17-80-406. Rules

State licensing and certification boards for a healthcare professional shall amend their rules where necessary to comply with this subchapter.

§ 17-80-407. Construction

This subchapter does not: (1) Alter existing state law or rules governing a healthcare professional’s scope of practice; or (2) Authorize drug-induced, chemical, or surgical abortions performed through telemedicine.