Following is a discussion of California law applicable to the practice of providing medical advice over the telephone. This discussion does not cover “telemedicine” or related reimbursement issues. Telemedicine is the practice of health care delivery, diagnosis, treatment, etc., using interactive communications. See Business & Professions Code §2290.5. For more information on telemedicine, see
2017 Health Law Library
Managed Care: Utilization Review & Management
- Access to Physicians
- Clinical Guidelines
- Denials of Necessary Medical Services
- Disease Management Organizations
- Formation and Use of Utilization Profiles
- Hospital Stay and Discharge Requirements
- Independent External Medical Review
- Medical Directors Utilization Review and the Practice of Medicine
- Penalties for Failure to Follow Utilization Review Procedures
- Physician Specific Outcome Reporting
- Primary Care Physicians & Direct Access to OB/GYNs
- Provider Directories
- Second Opinions
- Telephone Medical Advice
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Telephone Medical Advice
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