Text of section effective until April 01, 2025
Sec. 541.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Nonurban health care facility" means a hospital licensed under Chapter 241, Health and Safety Code, or other licensed health care facility in this state that is located in a rural area as defined by Section 845.002, Insurance Code.
(2)  "Pediatric specialist" means a physician who is certified in general pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics or American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics.
(3)  "Pediatric subspecialist" means a physician who is certified in a pediatric subspecialty by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics.
(4)  "Pediatric tele-specialty provider" means a pediatric health care facility in this state that offers continuous access to telemedicine medical services provided by pediatric subspecialists.
(5)  "Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine in this state.
(6)  "Program" means the pediatric tele-connectivity resource program for rural Texas established under this chapter.
(7)  "Telemedicine medical services" means health care services delivered to a patient:
(A)  by a physician acting within the scope of the physician's license or a health professional acting under the delegation and supervision of a physician and within the scope of the health professional's license;
(B)  from a physical location that is different from the patient's location; and
(C)  using telecommunications or information technology.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 148 (H.B. 1697), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Repealed by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 3.01(3), eff. April 1, 2025.