KRS 327.200: Duty of treating physical therapist utilizing telehealth to ensure patient's

informed consent and maintain confidentiality -- Board to promulgate

administrative regulations -- Definition of "telehealth".

(1) A treating physical therapist or p hysical therapist assistant 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 applicable

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 physical therapy and in the provision of

continuing education.

(3) For purposes of this section, "telehealth" means the use of interactive audio, video,

or other electronic media to deliver health care. It includes the use of electronic

media for physical therapy diagnosis, consultation, treatment, transfer of health or

medical data, and continuing education.