Provider Requirements

Provider Requirements A. Providers of telehealth services must be an enrolled Mississippi Medicaid provider in accordance with Miss. Code Title 23, Part 200, Chapter 4, acting within their scope-of- practice, license, medical certification or Mississippi Department of Health (MDSH) certification and must comply with state and federal guidelines, including but not limited to, authorization of prescription medications at both the originating and distant site. B. The Division of Medicaid requires that providers utilize telehealth technology sufficient to provide real-time interactive communications that provide the same information as if the telehealth visit was performed in-person. Equipment must be compliant with all applicable provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). C. The use and delivery of telemedicine services does not alter a provider’s privacy obligations under federal and/or state law and a provider or entity operating telehealth services that involve protected health information (PHI) must meet the same Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements the provider or entity would for a service provided in person.