Section R. 338.11611 - DefinitionsRule 1611. As used in this part:
(a) "Telehealth" means the use of electronic information and telecommunication technologies to support or promote long-distance clinical healthcare, patient and professional health-related education, public health, or health administration. Telehealth may include, but is not limited to, telemedicine.(b) "Telehealth service" means a healthcare service that is provided through telehealth. The requirement in R 338.11401 to have an "in-person" contact with the dentist or dental therapist once every 24 months does not apply to telehealth services unless the dentist or dental therapist delegates or assigns duties, other than radiographic images, to allied dental personnel.(c) "Telemedicine" means the use of electronic media to link patients with healthcare professionals in different locations. To be considered telemedicine, the telemedicine services must be provided by a healthcare professional who is licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized to engage in the healthcare professional's healthcare profession in the state where the patient is located.Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.11611
2023 MR 19, Eff. 10/2/2023