CR 15-087 Hearing Information for Modified Rule

Notice of Hearing

Clearinghouse Rule 15-087

The Medical Examining Board announces that it will hold a public hearing on a permanent rule to create Chapter Med 24 relating to telemedicine at the time and place shown below.

Hearing Information

Date: November 16, 2016

Time: 8:00 AM

Location: 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 121A, Madison WI

Rule Information

The Board has modified this rule since holding its initial public hearing on January 20, 2016. One of the primary concerns expressed in public comment was the proposed rules were establishing different standards for telemedicine than for in-person encounters. The Board addressed this concern as well as others by simplifying the rule and explicitly stating in the rule language a Wisconsin licensed physician is held to the same standards of practice and conduct regardless of whether health care services are provided in person or by telemedicine.

Appearances at the Hearing and Submittal of Written Comments

The rule may be reviewed at http://dsps.wi.gov/Boards-Councils/Rulemaking/Public-HearingComments/.

Comments may be submitted to Dale Kleven, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, WI 53708-8935, or by email to [e-mail].

Comments must be received on or before the public hearing to be included in the record of rulemaking proceedings.

Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

The proposed rule will not have an effect on small businesses, as defined under s. 227.114 (1).

Agency Small Business Regulatory Coordinator

The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at [e-mail], or by phone at [phone].