N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-9.24

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:35-9.24 - Telemedicine: acupuncturist-patient relationship

(a) Prior to providing services through telemedicine or telehealth, an acupuncturist shall establish an acupuncturist-patient relationship by:

1. Identifying the patient with, at a minimum, the patient's name, date of birth, phone number, and address. An acupuncturist may also use a patient's assigned identification number, Social Security number, photo, health insurance policy number, or other identifier associated directly with the patient; and

2. Disclosing and validating the acupuncturist's identity, license, title, and, if applicable, specialty and board certifications.

(b) Prior to an initial contact with a patient for the purpose of providing services to the patient using telemedicine or telehealth, an acupuncturist shall review the patient's history and any available records.

(c) Prior to initiating contact with a patient for the purpose of providing services through telemedicine or telehealth, an acupuncturist shall determine whether he or she will be able to provide the same standard of care using telemedicine or telehealth as would be provided if the services were provided in-person. The acupuncturist shall make this determination prior to each unique patient encounter.

(d) Notwithstanding (a), (b), and (c) above, service may be provided through telemedicine or telehealth without a proper provider-patient relationship if:

1. The provision of services is for informal consultations with another healthcare provider performed by an acupuncturist outside the context of a contractual relationship, or on an irregular or infrequent basis, without the expectation or exchange of direct or indirect compensation;

2. The provision of services is during episodic consultations by a specialist located in another jurisdiction who provides consultation services, upon request, to an acupuncturist in this State;

3. An acupuncturist furnishes assistance in response to an emergency or disaster, provided that there is no charge for the medical assistance; or

4. A substitute acupuncturist, who is acting on behalf of an absent acupuncturist in the same specialty, provides health care services on an on-call or cross-coverage basis, provided that the absent acupuncturist has designated the substitute acupuncturist as an on-call acupuncturist or cross-coverage service provider.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-9.24

Adopted by 52 N.J.R. 1911(b), effective 10/19/2020