Texas SB397 mandates standardized consent documentation and in-person examinations for telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth services.

Texas SB397 requires agencies overseeing health professionals to create rules standardizing formats and retention of consent records for telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth services. These rules must cover consent for treatment, data collection, and data sharing. Additionally, the rules must specify consent documentation for each service type and include provisions for audio-only formats. The bill also mandates that health professionals conduct an in-person examination before initiating irreversible medical procedures. This Act will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB397 mandates standardized consent documentation and in-person examinations for telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth services.

Texas SB397 requires agencies overseeing health professionals to create rules standardizing formats and retention of consent records for telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth services. These rules must cover consent for treatment, data collection, and data sharing. Additionally, the rules must specify consent documentation for each service type and include provisions for audio-only formats. The bill also mandates that health professionals conduct an in-person examination before initiating irreversible medical procedures. This Act will take effect on September 1, 2025.