We offer legal advice to telehealth and telemedicine clients about their business. Though telemedicine happens all over the country, each state has different set of laws that govern this practice. In a couple of states, one may be required to be licensed in that particular state to practice telemedicine in that same state. However, some states allow physicians with special telemedicine license to treat any client without any restrictions.

In the State of Florida, telehealth is not seen as a separate form of medicine but rather a tool in medical practice. As long as one is a Florida licensed physician, they can practice telehealth without any restrictions. In Florida, telemedicine is not fax, email/instant messaging conversation or a telephone conversation but is simply defined as application of forward technology and videoconferencing to offer health care services. It doesn’t matter if a patient receives healthcare services through telehealth/telemedicine or in-person; the standard of care is the same in this state. Furthermore, a doctor must not stay in Florida to practice telemedicine but must possess a valid license.

In telehealth, the standard of care issues always comes up and we advise our clients on how to avoid breaking the law. Our legal experts will show a client how valid legal rules can define a proposed health project as well as advise on the capacity of practice for different telehealth organizations. Our services include advising our clients on all legal rules applicable to telehealth and we will also outline guidelines and contracts for practice for the numerous businesses in this industry.