110.991 Web-based Tele-Health Initiatives and Possible Interference with the Traditional Physician-Patient Relationship
The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) urges the NYS Department of Financial Services and Department of Health, to review tele-health initiatives being implemented by major health insurance carriers (i.e., United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield) and others to assure that proper standards of care are maintained, that such initiatives and the physicians who work with them are adherent to professional practice standards and NY State health laws and regulations; and to take appropriate actions to eliminate such initiatives that do not meet acceptable standards and regulations.
The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) will seek regulatory guidance from the NY State Department of Financial Services regarding the essential requirements of web-based tele-health technology and health care initiatives and the requirements of physicians and healthcare providers who engage in the delivery of such services.
Concerns about tele-health initiatives and this resolution are to be brought by the MSSNY AMA delegation to the AMA for appropriate action at the Federal level. (HOD 2012-165; Reaffirmed Council 6/4/20 from HOD 2020-168 & Late F)
