Opening a Weight Loss Clinic with Telemedicine Visits - Potential Liability Issues??

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I'm opening a weight loss clinic in Texas and have a supervising physician. I want to offer telemedicine visits. What are the liabilities associated with telemedicine? I'm wondering because the clinic near me offers it.

Dear Telehealth Weight Loss

Great question.

The liabilities of telemedicine are the same as in an in-person clinic. Make sure you use HIPAA compliant video conferencing services and follow the telemedicine laws in your state. I would suggest that you don't prescribe controlled substances. Lastly, check with your medical malpractice carrier’s risk management service for additional information.

Good luck with your practice. Be sure to come back and let us know how things are going.

Lorie

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