1. (a) In addition to the authority granted by other law regarding telemedicine medical services, the executive commissioner may review rules and procedures applicable to reimbursement of a telemedicine medical service provided through any government-funded health program subject to the commission's oversight. The executive commissioner may modify the rules and procedures as necessary to ensure that reimbursement for a telemedicine medical service is provided:

   1. (1) in a cost-effective manner; and
   2. (2) only in circumstances in which providing the service is clinically effective.
2. (b) This section does not affect the commission's authority or duties under other law regarding reimbursing a telemedicine medical service under Medicaid.

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2025.