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IN Code § 25-1-9.1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.1. Out of Network Provider Referrals|25-1-9.1-9. "Provider"

Sec. 9. (a) As used in this chapter, "provider" means a practitioner described in IC 25-1-9-2(1).(b) The term does not include an individual who holds a license, certification, registration, or permit issued under the following:(1) IC 25-19.(2) IC 25-38.1.(c) The term includes a provider group.As added by P.L.147-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-1-9.1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.1. Out of Network Provider Referrals|25-1-9.1-10. "Provider Group"

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "provider group" means a legal entity:(1) that is owned by or employs one (1) or more providers; and(2) through which billing is performed for health care items and services rendered by the providers.As added by P.L.147-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-1-9.1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.1. Out of Network Provider Referrals|25-1-9.1-11. "Referral"

Sec. 11. (a) As used in this chapter, "referral" means a recommendation or direction made by a provider to a covered individual that the covered individual receive a health care item or service rendered by another provider that is not affiliated with the first provider.(b) The term does not include a recommendation or direction made by a provider to a covered individual that the covered individual receive a health care item or service rendered by another provider that is:(1) affiliated with; or(2) not specifically identified by name by;the first provider.As added by P.L.147-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-1-9.1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.1. Out of Network Provider Referrals|25-1-9.1-12. Notice to Covered Individual Upon Referral; Notice for Telephone Referral

Sec. 12. (a) This section does not apply to a referral made by a provider that has confirmed that the provider to which a covered individual is referred is a network provider with respect to the covered individual's health plan.(b) A provider that makes a referral shall provide to the covered individual an electronic or paper copy of written notice that states all of the following:(1) That an out of network provider may be called upon to render health care items or services to the covered individual during the course of treatment.(2) That an out of network provider described in subdivision (1) is not bound by the payment provisions that apply to health care items or services rendered by a network provider under the covered individual's health plan.(3) That the covered individual may contact the covered individual's health plan before receiving health care items or services rendered by an out of network provider described in subdivision (1):(A) to obtain a list of network providers that may render the health care items or services; and(B) for additional assistance.(c) A provider that makes a referral via telephone to a patient of record shall provide to the covered individual all of the following information:(1) That an out of network provider may be called upon to render health care items or services to the covered individual during the course of treatment.(2) That an out of network provider described in subdivision (1) is not bound by the payment provisions that apply to health care items or services rendered by a network provider under the covered individual's health plan.(3) That the covered individual may contact the covered individual's health plan before receiving health care items or services rendered by an out of network provider described in subdivision (1):(A) to obtain a list of network providers that may render the health care items or services; and(B) for additional assistance.(4) The provider shall note in the covered individual's medical chart:(A) the name of the provider to whom the covered individual was referred; and(B) that the referral was made via telephone.As added by P.L.147-2017, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.121-2018, SEC.2; P.L.182-2018, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-1-9.3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.3. Electronically Transmitted Prescriptions for Controlled Substances|25-1-9.3-1. Issuance of Prescriptions

Sec. 1. A reference to a written or electronically transmitted prescription for a controlled substance in the Indiana Code shall be construed to be issued under this chapter.As added by P.L.28-2019, SEC.9.
IN Code § 25-1-9.3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.3. Electronically Transmitted Prescriptions for Controlled Substances|25-1-9.3-2. "Board"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the Indiana board of pharmacy established by IC 25-26-13-3.As added by P.L.28-2019, SEC.9.
IN Code § 25-1-9.3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.3. Electronically Transmitted Prescriptions for Controlled Substances|25-1-9.3-3. "Controlled Substance"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "controlled substance" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-48-1-9.As added by P.L.28-2019, SEC.9.
IN Code § 25-1-9.3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.3. Electronically Transmitted Prescriptions for Controlled Substances|25-1-9.3-4. "Electronically Transmitted"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "electronically transmitted" or "electronic transmission" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-26-13-2.As added by P.L.28-2019, SEC.9.
IN Code § 25-1-9.3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.3. Electronically Transmitted Prescriptions for Controlled Substances|25-1-9.3-5. "Prescriber"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "prescriber" means any of the following:(1) A dentist licensed under IC 25-14.(2) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.(3) An advanced practice registered nurse licensed and granted the authority to prescribe under IC 25-23.(4) An optometrist licensed under IC 25-24.(5) A physician assistant licensed under IC 25-27.5 and granted the authority to prescribe by the physician assistant's supervisory physician in accordance with IC 25-27.5-5-4.(6) A podiatrist licensed under IC 25-29.As added by P.L.28-2019, SEC.9.
IN Code § 25-1-9.3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.3. Electronically Transmitted Prescriptions for Controlled Substances|25-1-9.3-6. "Prescription"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "prescription" has the meaning set forth in IC 25-26-13-2.As added by P.L.28-2019, SEC.9.
IN Code § 25-1-9.3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.3. Electronically Transmitted Prescriptions for Controlled Substances|25-1-9.3-7. Issuance of a Prescription for a Controlled Substance

Sec. 7. After December 31, 2021, except as provided in section 8 of this chapter, a prescriber shall issue a prescription for a controlled substance:(1) in an electronic format; and(2) by electronic transmission from the prescriber to a pharmacy;in accordance with rules adopted by the board under IC 25-26-13-4(d).As added by P.L.28-2019, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.207-2021, SEC.22.
IN Code § 25-1-9.3-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.3. Electronically Transmitted Prescriptions for Controlled Substances|25-1-9.3-8. Prescription for Controlled Substance in Written or Faxed Format or by Oral Order

Sec. 8. Beginning January 1, 2022, a prescriber may issue a prescription for a controlled substance in a written format, a faxed format, or an oral order if any of the following apply:(1) The prescriber cannot transmit an electronically transmitted prescription due to:(A) temporary technological or electrical failure;(B) the technological inability to issue a prescription electronically, including but not limited to failure to possess the requisite technology; or(C) the inability of the dispensing pharmacy or provider to receive or process an electronically transmitted prescription.(2) The prescriber issues a prescription to be dispensed by a pharmacy located outside Indiana.(3) The prescriber and the pharmacist are the same entity.(4) The prescriber issues a prescription that meets any of the following:(A) The prescription contains elements that are not supported by the technical standards developed by the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs for electronically transmitted prescriptions (NCPDP SCRIPT).(B) The federal Food and Drug Administration requires the prescription to contain certain elements that cannot be supported in an electronically transmitted prescription.(C) The prescription is a non-patient specific prescription in response to a public health emergency or another instance allowable under state law and that requires a non-patient specific prescription under:(i) a standing order;(ii) approved protocol for drug therapy;(iii) collaborative drug management; or(iv) comprehensive medication management.(D) The prescription is issued under a research protocol.(5) The prescriber has received a waiver or a renewal of a previously received waiver from the board in accordance with rules adopted under section 9 of this chapter.(6) The board, in accordance with rules adopted under section 9 of this chapter, has determined that issuing an electronically transmitted prescription would be impractical and cause delay, adversely impacting the patient's medical condition.(7) The prescriber reasonably determines that it would be impractical for the patient to obtain an electronic prescription in a timely manner and the delay would adversely affect the patient's medical condition.As added by P.L.28-2019, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.114-2020, SEC.8; P.L.207-2021, SEC.23.
IN Code § 25-1-9.3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.3. Electronically Transmitted Prescriptions for Controlled Substances|25-1-9.3-9. Rules; Substantial Similarity to Federal Requirements and Exceptions; Emergency Rules

Sec. 9. (a) The board shall, in consultation with the medical licensing board, adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter, including:(1) a process to grant or deny waivers or renewals of waivers from the requirement to issue electronically transmitted prescriptions for controlled substances due to:(A) economic hardship;(B) technological limitations outside the control of the prescriber that are not otherwise specified in section 8 of this chapter; or(C) other circumstances determined by the board; and(2) a list of circumstances in which issuing an electronically transmitted prescription would be impractical and cause delay that would adversely impact the user's medical condition.(b) Any rules adopted under this chapter must be substantially similar to the requirements and exceptions under:(1) 42 U.S.C. 1395w-104; and(2) any regulations adopted under 42 U.S.C. 1395w-104.(c) The board, in consultation with the medical licensing board, may adopt emergency rules in the manner provided in IC 4-22-2-37.1. A rule adopted under this section expires on the earlier of the following:(1) The date that the rule is superseded, amended, or repealed by a permanent rule adopted under IC 4-22-2.(2) July 1, 2023.(d) A provision described in:(1) section 8(1) through 8(4);(2) section 8(6); and(3) section 8(7);of this chapter does not require a waiver of any rule adopted under this chapter.As added by P.L.28-2019, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.114-2020, SEC.9; P.L.207-2021, SEC.24.
IN Code § 25-1-9.3-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.3. Electronically Transmitted Prescriptions for Controlled Substances|25-1-9.3-10. Pharmacists and Pharmacies and Violations

Sec. 10. The following do not violate this chapter if the pharmacy or pharmacist fills a written, faxed, or oral prescription for a controlled substance and the pharmacy or pharmacist is unaware that the prescription does not fall within an allowable exception under section 8 of this chapter:(1) A pharmacy.(2) A pharmacist.As added by P.L.28-2019, SEC.9.
IN Code § 25-1-9.3-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.3. Electronically Transmitted Prescriptions for Controlled Substances|25-1-9.3-11. Violations and Disciplinary Action by Governing Board

Sec. 11. A prescriber who violates this chapter is subject to disciplinary action by the prescriber's governing board under IC 25-1-9.As added by P.L.28-2019, SEC.9.
IN Code § 25-1-9.5-0.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-0.5. Prohibition on Using Telehealth for Abortion

Sec. 0.5. Telehealth may not be used to provide any abortion, including the writing or filling of a prescription for any purpose that is intended to result in an abortion.As added by P.L.85-2021, SEC.8.
IN Code § 25-1-9.5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-1. Allows Agreements to Alternative Locations for Providing Telehealth

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter does not prohibit a provider, prescriber, insurer, practitioner, or patient from agreeing to an alternative location of the patient, provider, practitioner, or prescriber to conduct telehealth.(b) This chapter does not supersede any other statute concerning a provider or prescriber who provides health care to a patient.As added by P.L.78-2016, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.150-2017, SEC.2; P.L.85-2021, SEC.9.
IN Code § 25-1-9.5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-2. "Distant Site"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "distant site" means a site at which a practitioner is located while providing health care services through telehealth.As added by P.L.78-2016, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.150-2017, SEC.3; P.L.85-2021, SEC.10.
IN Code § 25-1-9.5-2.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-2.2. "Eye Care Professional"

Sec. 2.2. As used in this chapter, "eye care professional" means either of the following:(1) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 who practices ophthalmology.(2) An optometrist licensed under IC 25-24.As added by P.L.52-2020, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-1-9.5-2.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-2.5. "Health Care Services"

Sec. 2.5. As used in this chapter, "health care services" includes the following:(1) Assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, consultation, treatment, and monitoring of a patient.(2) Transfer of medical data.(3) Patient health related education.(4) Health administration.As added by P.L.85-2021, SEC.11.
IN Code § 25-1-9.5-2.8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-2.8. "Ophthalmic Device"

Sec. 2.8. As used in this chapter, "ophthalmic device" means either of the following:(1) Eye glasses.(2) Contact lenses.As added by P.L.52-2020, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-1-9.5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-3. "Originating Site"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "originating site" means any site at which a patient is located at the time health care services through telehealth are provided to the individual.As added by P.L.78-2016, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.85-2021, SEC.12.
IN Code § 25-1-9.5-3.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-3.5. "Practitioner"

     Note: This version of section effective until 4-29-2021. See also following version of this section, effective 4-29-2021.Sec. 3.5. As used in this chapter, "practitioner" means an individual who holds an unlimited license to practice as any of the following in Indiana:(1) An athletic trainer licensed under IC 25-5.1.(2) A chiropractor licensed under IC 25-10.(3) A dental hygienist licensed under IC 25-13.(4) The following:(A) A dentist licensed under IC 25-14.(B) An individual who holds a dental residency permit issued under IC 25-14-1-5.(C) An individual who holds a dental faculty license under IC 25-14-1-5.5.(5) A diabetes educator licensed under IC 25-14.3.(6) A dietitian licensed under IC 25-14.5.(7) A genetic counselor licensed under IC 25-17.3.(8) The following:(A) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.(B) An individual who holds a temporary permit under IC 25-22.5-5-4.(9) A nurse licensed under IC 25-23.(10) An occupational therapist licensed under IC 25-23.5.(11) Any behavioral health and human services professional licensed under IC 25-23.6.(12) An optometrist licensed under IC 25-24.(13) A pharmacist licensed under IC 25-26.(14) A physical therapist licensed under IC 25-27.(15) A physician assistant licensed under IC 25-27.5.(16) A podiatrist licensed under IC 25-29.(17) A psychologist licensed under IC 25-33.(18) A respiratory care practitioner licensed under IC 25-34.5.(19) A speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed under IC 25-35.6.(20) A veterinarian licensed under IC 25-38.1.As added by P.L.85-2021, SEC.13.
IN Code § 25-1-9.5-3.5-b (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-3.5-b. "Practitioner"

     Note: This version of section effective 4-29-2021. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 4-29-2021.Sec. 3.5. As used in this chapter, "practitioner" means an individual who holds an unlimited license to practice as any of the following in Indiana:(1) An athletic trainer licensed under IC 25-5.1.(2) A chiropractor licensed under IC 25-10.(3) A dental hygienist licensed under IC 25-13.(4) The following:(A) A dentist licensed under IC 25-14.(B) An individual who holds a dental residency permit issued under IC 25-14-1-5.(C) An individual who holds a dental faculty license under IC 25-14-1-5.5.(5) A diabetes educator licensed under IC 25-14.3.(6) A dietitian licensed under IC 25-14.5.(7) A genetic counselor licensed under IC 25-17.3.(8) The following:(A) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.(B) An individual who holds a temporary permit under IC 25-22.5-5-4.(9) A nurse licensed under IC 25-23.(10) An occupational therapist licensed under IC 25-23.5.(11) Any behavioral health and human services professional licensed under IC 25-23.6.(12) An optometrist licensed under IC 25-24.(13) A pharmacist licensed under IC 25-26.(14) A physical therapist licensed under IC 25-27.(15) A physician assistant licensed under IC 25-27.5.(16) A podiatrist licensed under IC 25-29.(17) A psychologist licensed under IC 25-33.(18) A respiratory care practitioner licensed under IC 25-34.5.(19) A speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed under IC 25-35.6.(20) A veterinarian licensed under IC 25-38.1.(21) A behavior analyst licensed under IC 25-8.5.As added by P.L.85-2021, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.207-2021, SEC.25.
IN Code § 25-1-9.5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-4. "Prescriber"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "prescriber" means any of the following:(1) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.(2) A physician assistant licensed under IC 25-27.5 and granted the authority to prescribe by the physician assistant's collaborating physician in accordance with IC 25-27.5-5-4.(3) An advanced practice registered nurse licensed and granted the authority to prescribe drugs under IC 25-23.(4) An optometrist licensed under IC 25-24.(5) A podiatrist licensed under IC 25-29.(6) A dentist licensed under IC 25-14.(7) A veterinarian licensed under IC 25-38.1.As added by P.L.78-2016, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.150-2017, SEC.4; P.L.129-2018, SEC.25; P.L.247-2019, SEC.2; P.L.85-2021, SEC.14.
IN Code § 25-1-9.5-4.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-4.5. "Refraction"

Sec. 4.5. As used in this chapter, "refraction" means a test that is performed to measure an individual's prescription for eye glasses or contact lenses.As added by P.L.52-2020, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-1-9.5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-5. "Store and Forward"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "store and forward" means the transmission of a patient's medical information from an originating site to the practitioner at a distant site without the patient being present.As added by P.L.78-2016, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.150-2017, SEC.5; P.L.85-2021, SEC.15.
IN Code § 25-1-9.5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-6. "Telehealth"

     Note: This version of section effective until 4-29-2021. See also following version of this section, effective 4-29-2021.Sec. 6. (a) As used in this chapter, "telehealth" means the delivery of health care services using interactive electronic communications and information technology, in compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), including:(1) secure videoconferencing;(2) store and forward technology; or(3) remote patient monitoring technology;between a provider in one (1) location and a patient in another location.(b) The term does not include the use of the following unless the practitioner has an established relationship with the patient:(1) Electronic mail.(2) An instant messaging conversation.(3) Facsimile.(4) Internet questionnaire.(5) Internet consultation.(c) The term does not include a health care service provided by an employee of a practitioner who is performing a health care service listed in section 2.5(2), 2.5(3), or 2.5(4) of this chapter under the direction of the practitioner.As added by P.L.78-2016, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.85-2021, SEC.16.
IN Code § 25-1-9.5-6-b (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-6-b. "Telehealth"

     Note: This version of section effective 4-29-2021. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 4-29-2021.Sec. 6. (a) As used in this chapter, "telehealth" means the delivery of health care services using interactive electronic communications and information technology, in compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), including:(1) secure videoconferencing;(2) store and forward technology; or(3) remote patient monitoring technology;between a provider in one (1) location and a patient in another location.(b) The term does not include the use of the following unless the practitioner has an established relationship with the patient:(1) Electronic mail.(2) An instant messaging conversation.(3) Facsimile.(4) Internet questionnaire.(5) Internet consultation.(c) The term does not include a health care service provided by:(1) an employee of a practitioner; or(2) an individual who is employed by the same entity that employs the practitioner;who is performing a health care service listed in section 2.5(2), 2.5(3), or 2.5(4) of this chapter under the direction and that is customarily within the specific area of practice of the practitioner.As added by P.L.78-2016, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.85-2021, SEC.16; P.L.207-2021, SEC.26.