{"data":{"id":"us-ky/krs-310.200","jurisdiction":"us-ky","citation":"KRS 310.200","heading":"Duty of treating dietitian or nutritionist utilizing telehealth to ensure","body":"patient's informed consent and maintain confidentiality -- Board to\npromulgate administrative regulations -- Definition of \"telehealth\".\n(1) A treating dietitian or nutritionist  who provides or facilitates the use of telehealth\nshall ensure:\n(a) That the informed consent of the patient, or another appropriate person with\nauthority to make the health care treatment decision for the patient, is obtained\nbefore services are provided through telehealth; and\n(b) That the confidentiality of the patient's medical information is maintained as\nrequired by this chapter and other applicable law. At a minimum,\nconfidentiality shall be maintained through appropriate processes, practices,\nand t echnology as designated by the board and that conform to applicable\nfederal law.\n(2) The board shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS\nChapter 13A to implement this section and as necessary to:\n(a) Prevent abuse and fraud through the use of telehealth services;\n(b) Prevent fee-splitting through the use of telehealth services; and\n(c) Utilize telehealth in the provision of dietitian and nutrition services and in the\nprovision of continuing education.\n(3) For purposes of this sectio n, \"telehealth\" means the use of interactive audio, video,\nor other electronic media to deliver health care. It includes the use of electronic\nmedia for diagnosis, consultation, treatment, transfer of health or medical data, and\ncontinuing education.","path":["KRS Chapter 310"],"source_url":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=30392","current_through":"Includes enactments through the 2026 Regular Session","vintage":"09/05/2026","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T20:58:02Z","sha256":"4238b3de0079469b898e396ce050d7ff429acb2765c5c42ca612e44f38b6f15b","source_id":"us-ky","stale":false,"prev":"us-ky/krs-310.095","next":"us-ky/krs-310.990"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}