KRS 311.5975: Duty of treating physician utilizing telehealth to insure patient's informed

consent and maintain confidentiality -- Board to promulgate administrative

regulations.

(1) A treating physician who provides or facilitates the use of telehealth shall ensure:

(a) That the informed consent of the patient, or another appropriate person with

authority to make the health care treatment decision for the patient, is obtained

before services are provided through telehealth; and

(b) That the confidentiality of the patient's medical information is maintained as

required by this chapter and other applicable law. At a minimum,

confidentiality shall be maintained through appropriate processes, practices,

and technology as designated by the board and that conform to appl icable

federal law.

(2) The board shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS

Chapter 13A to implement this section and as necessary to:

(a) Prevent abuse and fraud through the use of telehealth services;

(b) Prevent fee-splitting through the use of telehealth services; and

(c) Utilize telehealth in the provision of medical services and in the provision of

continuing medical education.