NEW HAMPSHIRE
New Hampshire is making strides towards more comprehensive telemedicine policies. There are few geographic restrictions or other regulations that make obtaining telehealthcare inconvenient for patients.
Of course, there are still advancements to be made in New Hampshire’s telemedicine scene. For example, New Hampshire hasn’t had any legislation introduced regarding an interstate telemedicine compact. Push your legislators to adopt telemedicine policies that foster innovation!
Ready to find out more about New Hampshire’s telemedicine policy? Keep on reading.
Parity Law
New Hampshire’s parity law was enacted in 2009 and includes coverage under state employee health plans and Medicaid managed care. Coverage is not guaranteed under FFS (Fee For Service) agreements
Type of Telemedicine Covered
Only video visits are covered by New Hampshire’s parity law and other telemedicine policies. Store-and-forward and telephone services are not.
Covered Health Services
The only services explicitly not covered by New Hampshire’s telemedicine laws are home rehabilitation and home health monitoring services.
Billing Codes
New Hampshire has no extra billing/coding statues–just remember to use your GT modifier!
Online Prescriptions
Prescriptions can only be provided when there is a patient-physician relationship (which can be established via telemedicine). Exceptions to this statute are:
Writing admission orders for a newly hospitalized patient
A patient of another provider for whom the prescriber is taking call
A prescription for a patient who has been examined by a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or other licensed practitioner
Medication on a short-term basis for a new patient prior to the patient’s first appointment
When providing limited treatment to a family member in accordance with the American Medical Association Code of Medical Ethics
Cross-State Telemedicine Licensing
Out-of-state physicians without a full New Hampshire medical license can provide consultations to other physicians in-state, but cannot hold the “authority and responsibility” for a patient diagnosis.
Reimbursement Rates
Reimbursement rates for telemedicine services must be equal to in-person procedures, per New Hampshire’s parity law.
Helpful Resources
Center for Connected Health Policy – New Hampshire
Northeast Telehealth Resource Center