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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Remote patient monitoring services through telehealth may consist of all of the following:
(1) An assessment, problem identification, and evaluation which includes all of the following:
(a) Assessment and monitoring of clinical data, including but not limited to appropriate vital signs, pain levels, and other biometric measures specified in the plan of care and an assessment of responses to previous changes in the plan of care.
(b) Detection of condition changes based on the telehealth encounter that may indicate the need for a change in the plan of care.
(2) Implementation of a management plan through one or more of the following:
(a) Teaching regarding medication management as appropriate based on the telemedicine findings for that encounter.
(b) Teaching regarding other interventions as appropriate to both the patient and the caregiver.
(c) Management and evaluation of the plan of care including changes in visit frequency or addition of other skilled services.
(d) Coordination of care with the ordering healthcare provider regarding telehealth findings.
(e) Coordination and referral to other healthcare providers as needed.
(f) Referral for an in-person visit or the emergency room as needed.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 40, § 1227.6. Remote monitoring services - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-40-sect-1227-6/
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