Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 40, § 1223.4. Telehealth; rulemaking required

(1) Application of all laws regarding the confidentiality of healthcare information and the patient's rights to the patient's medical information created during telehealth interactions.

(2) Application of the same standard of care by a healthcare provider as if the healthcare services were provided in person.

(4) Exemption from the telehealth license or registration required by this Subsection for the consultation of a healthcare professional licensed by this state with an out-of-state peer professional.

(5) Except as otherwise provided in Paragraph (6) of this Subsection, a healthcare provider shall not be required to conduct an in-person patient history or physical examination of the patient before engaging in a telehealth encounter but shall provide a referral to a healthcare provider in this state or arrange for follow-up care in this state as necessary.

(6) Except as authorized by R.S. 37:1271.1 or otherwise by rule promulgated by a state agency or professional or occupational licensing board or commission, no healthcare provider shall prescribe any controlled dangerous substance prior to conducting an appropriate in-person patient history or physical examination of the patient as determined by the appropriate state agency or professional or occupational licensing board or commission.

(7) A healthcare provider may use interactive audio without the requirement of video if, after access and review of the patient's medical records, the healthcare provider determines that he is able to meet the same standard of care as if the healthcare services were provided in person.

(8) Creation of a record on each patient. The record shall be made available, upon request, to the state agency or professional or occupational licensing board or commission that regulates the practice of the healthcare provider.