1 Tex. Admin. Code § 354.1430 - Definitions
The following words and terms, when used in this division, have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) Audio-only--An
interactive, two-way audio communication that uses only sound and meets the
privacy requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act. Audio-only includes the use of telephonic communication.
(2) Behavioral health services--This term
includes mental health and substance use disorder services.
(3) Declaration of state of disaster--An
executive order or proclamation by the governor declaring a state of disaster
in accordance with Texas Government Code §
418.014.
(4) Federally qualified health center--This
term has the meaning assigned by Texas Government Code §
531.02164.
(5) Home telemonitoring service--This term
has the meaning assigned by Texas Government Code §
531.001 and is
synonymous with "remote patient monitoring."
(6) Hospital--This term has the meaning
assigned by Texas Government Code §
531.02164.
(7) In-Person--Within the physical presence
of another person. In-person does not include interacting with a client via a
telemedicine medical service or a telehealth service.
(8) Non-behavioral health service--Any health
service that is not a behavioral health service.
(9) Platform--This term has the meaning
assigned by Texas Government Code §
521.0001.
(10) Rural health clinic--This term has the
meaning assigned by Texas Government Code §
531.02164.
(11) Telehealth service--This term has the
meaning assigned by Texas Occupations Code §
111.001.
(12) Telemedicine medical service--This term
has the meaning assigned by Texas Occupations Code §
111.001.
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