Texas HB1066 allows certain medical examinations under the workers' compensation system to be conducted using telehealth services or telemedicine.

Texas HB1066 amends the Labor Code to allow medical examinations for musculoskeletal injuries involving the hand, foot, or spine to be conducted using telehealth services or telemedicine medical services. The commissioner may order such examinations if necessary for timely access to a qualified doctor. A health care professional must be present during the examination unless the doctor determines the employee is not at maximum medical improvement or certifies maximum medical improvement with no possibility of impairment.

Texas HB1066 allows certain medical examinations under the workers' compensation system to be conducted using telehealth services or telemedicine.

Texas HB1066 amends the Labor Code to allow medical examinations for musculoskeletal injuries involving the hand, foot, or spine to be conducted using telehealth services or telemedicine medical services. The commissioner may order such examinations if necessary for timely access to a qualified doctor. A health care professional must be present during the examination unless the doctor determines the employee is not at maximum medical improvement or certifies maximum medical improvement with no possibility of impairment.