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TITLE 1 - ADMINISTRATION
PART 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 354 - MEDICAID HEALTH SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER A - PURCHASED HEALTH SERVICES
SECTION/RULE §354.1430 - Definitions
Chapter Review Date 11/08/2024

The following words and terms, when used in this division, have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Audio-only--An interactive, two-way audio communication that uses only sound and meets the privacy requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Audio-only includes the use of telephonic communication.(2) Behavioral health services--This term includes mental health and substance use disorder services.(3) Declaration of state of disaster--An executive order or proclamation by the governor declaring a state of disaster in accordance with Texas Government Code §418.014.(4) Federally qualified health center--This term has the meaning assigned by Texas Government Code §531.02164.(5) Home telemonitoring service--This term has the meaning assigned by Texas Government Code §531.001 and is synonymous with "remote patient monitoring."(6) Hospital--This term has the meaning assigned by Texas Government Code §531.02164.(7) In-Person--Within the physical presence of another person. In-person does not include interacting with a client via a telemedicine medical service or a telehealth service.(8) Non-behavioral health service--Any health service that is not a behavioral health service.(9) Platform--This term has the meaning assigned by Texas Government Code §521.0001.(10) Rural health clinic--This term has the meaning assigned by Texas Government Code §531.02164.(11) Telehealth service--This term has the meaning assigned by Texas Occupations Code §111.001.(12) Telemedicine medical service--This term has the meaning assigned by Texas Occupations Code §111.001.

Source Note: The provisions of this §354.1430 adopted to be effective May 1, 2013, 38 TexReg 1871; amended to be effective January 23, 2023, 48 TexReg 209; amended to be effective February 27, 2025, 50 TexReg 972.

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