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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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GOVERNMENT CODE |
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Title 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH |
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Subtitle I. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
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Chapter 531. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
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Subchapter B. POWERS AND DUTIES |
Sec. 531.02174. ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY REGARDING TELEMEDICINE MEDICAL SERVICES
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(a) In addition to the authority granted by other law regarding telemedicine medical services, the commission may review rules and procedures applicable to reimbursement of telemedicine medical services provided through any government-funded health program subject to the commission's oversight.
(b) The commission may modify rules and procedures described by Subsection (a) as necessary to ensure that reimbursement for telemedicine medical services is provided in a cost-effective manner and only in circumstances in which the provision of those services is clinically effective.
(c) This section does not affect the commission's authority or duties under other law regarding reimbursement of telemedicine medical services under the Medicaid program.