new hampshire's new telemedicine law -- things to know
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N E W H A M P S H I R E ’ S N E W T E L E M E D I C I N E L A WT H R E E T I P S F O R M E D I C A L P R O F E S S I O N A L S
In New Hampshire, it’s now possible to “go to the doctor” without ever leaving your home.
A new telemedicine law passed NH now allows for consultations between doctors and patients to take place over the phone or web-video call.
Here are three ways to fully take advantage of this new law:
D E V E L O P C A R E - P R O C E S S E S & P R O T O C O L S
• Setting up standardized processes and protocols for these calls will allow for consistent care across the board
• That initial code of conduct will help professionals avoid liabilities and malpractice further down the line
C R E AT E A P R O V I D E R -PAT I E N T R E L AT I O N S H I P
• This new law will let real relationships develop between doctors and their patients
• The convenience of phone & video calls creates a space for interactions outside of the (semi) annual checkups.
D E T E R M I N E I F Y O U N E E D A L I C E N S E
• New Hampshire’s licensing laws can be a bit convoluted
• If you are an out-of-state professional working in NH through telemedicine, be sure that all necessary licenses are obtained.
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