Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 23 - Division of Medicaid
Part 225 - Telemedicine
Chapter 1 - Telehealth Services
Rule 23-225-1.2 - Provider Enrollment

A. Providers of telehealth services must comply with all requirements set forth in Miss. Admin. Code Part 200, Rule 4.8 for all providers in addition to the provider specific requirements below:

B. Providers of telehealth services must be an enrolled Mississippi Medicaid provider acting within their scope-of-practice and license or medical certification or Mississippi Department of Health (MDSH) certification and in accordance with state and federal guidelines, including but not limited to, authorization of prescription medications at both the originating and distant site.

C. The Division of Medicaid requires that providers utilize telehealth technology sufficient to provide real-time interactive communications that provide the same information as if the telehealth visit was performed in-person. Equipment must also be compliant with all applicable provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

D. The use and delivery of telemedicine services does not alter a provider's privacy obligations under federal and/or state law and a provider or entity operating telehealth services that involve protected health information (PHI) must meet the same Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements the provider or entity would for a service provided in person.