Last updated 08/21/2024
Consent Requirements
At the time the patient requests health care services to be provided using telemedicine or telehealth, the patient shall be clearly advised that the telemedicine or telehealth encounter may be with a health care provider who is not a physician, and that the patient may specifically request that the telemedicine or telehealth encounter be scheduled with a physician. If the patient requests that the telemedicine or telehealth encounter be with a physician, the encounter shall be scheduled with a physician. See statute for requirements if the health care provider is not a physician.
Following the provision of services using telemedicine or telehealth, the patient’s medical information shall be entered into the patient’s medical record, whether the medical record is a physical record, an electronic health record, or both, and, if so requested by the patient, forwarded directly to the patient’s primary care provider, health care provider of record, or any other health care providers as may be specified by the patient. For patients without a primary care provider or other health care provider of record, the health care provider engaging in telemedicine or telehealth may advise the patient to contact a primary care provider, and, upon request by the patient, shall assist the patient with locating a primary care provider or other in-person medical assistance that, to the extent possible, is located within reasonable proximity to the patient. The health care provider engaging in telemedicine or telehealth shall also refer the patient to appropriate follow up care where necessary, including making appropriate referrals for in-person care or emergency or complementary care, if needed. Consent may be oral, written, or digital in nature, provided that the chosen method of consent is deemed appropriate under the standard of care.
Consent for the waiver of in-person examination for the prescription of Schedule II controlled substances for a minor from the patient’s parent or guardian is also required.
SOURCE: NJ Statute C.45:1-62. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Prior to an initial contact with a patient for the purpose of providing services to the patient using telemedicine or telehealth, a licensee shall:
- Provide the client the opportunity to sign a consent form that authorizes the licensee to release records of the encounter to the patient’s primary care provider or other health care provider identified by the client.
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:30-9.4 (Dentist), 13:34-6A.4 (Marriage and Family Therapist), 13:34-32. (Professional Counselors), 13:34C-7.4 (Alcohol and Drug Counselor), 13:35-2C.4 (Physician Assistant), 13:35-12A4 (Electrologists), 13:35-6B.4 (Physicians), 13:35-8.24 (Hearing Aid Dispensers) 13:35-10.29 (Athletic Trainer) 13:37-8A4 (Nurses), 13:39A-10.4 (Physical Therapist & Physical Therapist Assistant), 13:44-4A.4 (Veterinarians), 13:44C-11.4 (Audiology & Speech-Language Pathologist), 13:44F-11.4 (Respiratory Care), 13:44H-11.4 (Orthotics & Prosthetics), 13:44K-7.4 (Occupational Therapy), 13:44L-7.4 (Polysomnography), 13:35-2A.21 (Midwifery). (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Last updated 08/21/2024
Cross State Licensing
Any health care provider who uses telemedicine or engages in telehealth while providing health care services to a patient, shall:
- Be validly licensed, certified, or registered, pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes, to provide such services in the State of New Jersey;
- Remain subject to regulation by the appropriate New Jersey State licensing board or other New Jersey State professional regulatory entity;
- Act in compliance with existing requirements regarding the maintenance of liability insurance; and
- Remain subject to New Jersey jurisdiction
SOURCE: NJ Statute C.45:1-62(2)(b). (Accessed Aug. 2024).
A (practitioner) must hold a license or certificate issued by the Board if he or she:
- Is located in New Jersey and provides health care services to any client located in or out of New Jersey by means of telemedicine or telehealth; or
- Is located outside of New Jersey and provides health care services to any client located in New Jersey by means of telemedicine or telehealth.
Notwithstanding N.J.S.A. 45:1-62 and (c) above, a healthcare provider located in another state who consults with a licensee in New Jersey through the use of information and communications technologies, but does not direct client care, will not be considered as providing health care services to a client in New Jersey consistent with N.J.S.A. 45 et seq., and will not be required to obtain licensure in New Jersey in order to provide such consultation.
Social workers – The provisions of (d) above shall not apply when a healthcare provider located in another state provides clinical supervision pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:44G-8.1.
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:30-9.1 (Dental), 13:34-6A.1 (Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners), 13:34-32.1 (Professional Counselors), 13:34D-8.1 (Art Therapists), 13:35-2C.1 (Physician Assistant), 13:35-6B.1 (Physician), 13:35-8.21 (Hearing Aid Dispenser), 13:35-9.21 (Acupuncturist), 13:35-10.26 (Athletic Trainers), 13:35-12A.1 (Electrology), 13:35-14.19 (Genetic Counselor), 13:37-8A.1 (Nurse), 13:39A-10.1 (Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant), 13:42-13.1 (Psychologist), 13:44C-11.1 (Audiologist/Speech Language Pathologist), 13:44F-11.1 (Respiratory Care), 13:44G-15.1 (Social Worker), 13:44H-11.1 (Orthotics & Prosthetics), 13:44K-7.1 (Occupational Therapy), 13:44L-7.1 (Polysomnography), 13:34C-7.1 (Alcohol/Drug Counselor), 13:44-4A.1 (Veterinarians), 13:42B-7.1 (Applied Behavior Analysts). (Accessed Aug. 2024).
A telemedicine or telehealth organization operating in the state, whether operating as a distant site, originating site, or both, shall annually register with the Department of Health prior to providing services in the State.
See statute and rule for additional requirements.
SOURCE: NJ Statute 45: 1-64; NJ Administrative Code 8:53-2.1 (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Last updated 08/21/2024
Definitions
Telemedicine means the delivery of a health care service using electronic communications, information technology, or other electronic or technological means to bridge the gap between a health care provider who is located at a distant site and a patient who is located at an originating site, either with or without the assistance of an intervening health care provider. Telemedicine does not include the use, in isolation, of audio-only telephone conversations, electronic mail, instant messaging, phone text, or facsimile transmission. (NOTE: In some professions the definition also includes mental health services).
“Telehealth” means the use of information and communications technologies, including telephones, remote client monitoring devices, or other electronic means, to support clinical health care, provider consultation, client and professional health-related education, public health, health administration, and other services in accordance with the provisions of P.L. 2017, c. 117 (N.J.S.A. 45:1-61 et seq.).
SOURCE: NJ Statute C.45:1-61. NJ Administrative Code, Title 13, 13:30-9.2 (Dentistry), 13:34-6A.2 (Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners), 13:34-32.2 (Professional Counselor Examiners), 13:34C-7.2 (Alcohol and Drug Counselor), 13:35-8.22 (Hearing Aid Dispensers), 13:35-9.22 (Acupuncture), 13:35-2A.19 (Midwifery), 13:35-2C.2 (Physician Assistants), 13:35-6B.2 (Medical Examiners), 13:35-12A.2 (Electrologists), 13:37-8A.2 (Nursing), 13:39A-10.2 (Physical Therapy), 13:42-13.2 (Psychological Examiners), 13:44G-15.2 (Social Workers), 13:44C-11.2 (Audiology & Speech Language Pathology), 13:44F-11.2 (Respiratory Care), 13:44H-11.2 (Orthotics & Prosthetics), 13:44K-7.2 (Occupational Therapy), 13:44L-7.2 (Polysomnography), 13:35-14.20 (Genetic Counseling), 13:44-4A.2 (Veterinarians), 13:42B-7.2 (Behavior Analysts). (Accessed Aug. 2024).
“Telehealth” means the use of information and communications technologies, including telephones, remote patient monitoring devices, or other electronic means, to support clinical health care, provider consultation, patient and professional health-related education, public health, health administration, and other services in accordance with the provisions of P.L. 2017, c. 117 ( N.J.S.A. 45:1-61 et seq.).
“Telemedicine” means the delivery of a health care service using electronic communications, information technology, or other electronic or technological means to bridge the gap between a State-certified psychoanalyst who is located at a distant site and a patient who is located at an originating site, either with or without the assistance of an intervening State-certified psychoanalyst, and in accordance with the provisions of P.L. 2017, c. 117 ( N.J.S.A. 45:1-61 et seq.). “Telemedicine” does not include the use, in isolation, of audio-only telephone conversation, electronic mail, instant messaging, phone text, or facsimile transmission.
SOURCE: 13:42A-8.2 (Psychoanalysts). (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Last updated 08/20/2024
Licensure Compacts
Member of the Counseling Compact.
SOURCE: Counseling Compact Map. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Member of the Interstate Medical Licensing Compact.
SOURCE: Interstate Medical Licensing Compact. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Member of Nurse Licensure Compact.
SOURCE: NCSBN, Nurse Licensure Compact, (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Member of the Physical Therapy Compact.
SOURCE: Compact Map. Physical Therapy Compact. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Member of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.
SOURCE: PSYPACT Compact Map (Accessed Aug. 2024).
* See Compact websites for implementation and license issuing status and other related requirements.
Last updated 08/21/2024
Miscellaneous
Telemedicine and Telehealth Organization Registry
Each telehealth or telemedicine organization operating in the State shall annually register with the Department of Health and submit an annual report. See statute for details.
SOURCE: NJ Statute C.45:1-64. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
A telemedicine or telehealth organization, whether operating as a distant site, originating site, or both, shall register with the Department prior to providing services in the State.
See rule for additional requirements.
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 8:53-2.1. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
The Telemedicine and Telehealth Review Commission shall review information reported by telemedicine and telehealth organizations and make recommendations to promote and improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of telemedicine and telehealth services provided in New Jersey.
SOURCE: NJ Statute C.45:1-65. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
All Telehealth and/or Telemedicine companies providing or intending to provide telehealth or telemedicine services in New Jersey must register with the New Jersey Department of Health (Department). The Department of Health has received many inquiries seeking clarification of what constitutes a telemedicine or telehealth organization that is subject to the registration requirement. Please utilize the following guidance in determining whether you are subject to the registration requirement:
- “Telemedicine or telehealth organization” means a business entity organized as a corporation, sole proprietorship, partnership, or limited liability company with the primary purpose of administering services in the furtherance of telemedicine or telehealth. “In furtherance of telemedicine or telehealth” means the organization is involved in the development, production or administration of telehealth technology.
- Any individual licensed or certified to provide healthcare services in person may provide those services (in whole or in part) through telehealth when the provision of such healthcare services is consistent with the standard of care applicable for those services.
- A licensed or certified healthcare provider utilizing telehealth technology as an end-user incidental to the delivery of clinical services is not required to register as a telemedicine or telehealth organization. For example, licensed social workers providing services via video conference technology they did not develop are not required to register.
- Facilities licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health or Private Practices with a physical location used for treatment of patients are not required to register.
See NJ Department of Health website for more information.
SOURCE: NJ Dept. of Health. Telemedicine and Telehealth Organization Registry. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Telehealth Practice Standards for Health Care Providers
Telemedicine services shall be provided using interactive, real-time, two-way communication technologies.
A health care provider engaging in telemedicine or telehealth may use asynchronous store-and-forward technology to provide services with or without the use of interactive, real-time, two-way audio if, after accessing and reviewing the patient’s medical records, the provider determines that the provider is able to meet the same standard of care as if the health care services were being provided in person and informs the patient of this determination at the outset of the telemedicine or telehealth encounter.
See statute for additional telemedicine/telehealth practice standards.
SOURCE: NJ Statute C.45:1-62(c)(2). (Accessed Aug. 2024).
A mental health screener, screening service, or screening psychiatrist subject to C.30:4-27.1:
- Shall not be required to obtain a separate authorization in order to engage in telemedicine or telehealth for mental health screening purposes; and
- Shall not be required to request and obtain a waiver from existing regulations, prior to engaging in telemedicine or telehealth.
SOURCE: NJ Statute C.45:1-62(f). (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Prior to providing services through telemedicine or telehealth, a licensee shall determine whether providing those services through telemedicine or telehealth would be consistent with the standard of care applicable for those services when provided in-person.
If a licensee determines, either before or during the provision of health care services, that services cannot be provided through telemedicine or telehealth in a manner that is consistent with in-person standards of care, the licensee shall not provide services through telemedicine or telehealth.
A licensee who determines that services cannot be provided through telemedicine or telehealth pursuant to (b) above shall advise the patient to obtain services in-person.
A licensee who provides a diagnosis, treatment, or consultation recommendation, including discussions regarding the risk and benefits of a patient’s treatment options, through telemedicine or telehealth shall be held to the same standard of care or practice standards as are applicable to in-person settings.
See administrative code for other requirements, such as fraud and abuse, privacy and notice to patients. (NOTE: Regulations for different professions are very similar though changes are made to name that specific profession or the services they provide).
SOURCE: NJ Admin Code 13:30-9.3 (Dentist), 13:34-6A.3 (Marriage & Family Therapist), 13:34-32.3 (Professional Counselors), 13:34C-7.3 (Alcohol & Drug Counselor), 13:34D-8.2 (Art Therapists), 13:35-2C.3 (Physician Assistants), 13:35-6B.3 (Physician), 13:35-9.23 (Acupuncture), 13:35-12A.3 (Electrologists), 13:35-14.21 (Genetic Counselor), 13:37-8A.3 (Nurse), 13:39A-10.3 (Physical Therapy), 13:42-13.3 (Psychologists), 13:42A-8.3 (Psychoanalysts), 13:44-4A.3 (Veterinarian), 13:44C-11.3 (Audiologist & Speech-Language Pathologists), 13:44F-11.3 (Respiratory Care), 13:44G-15.3 (Social Worker), 13:44H-11.3 (Orthotics & Prosthetics), 13:4K-7.3 (Occupational Therapy), 13:44L-7.3 (Polysomnography); 13:35-8.23 (Hearing Aid Dispensers); 13:35-10.28 (Athletic Trainers); 13:42B-7.3 (Applied Behavior Analyst). (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Credentialed interns, as defined at N.J.A.C. 13:34C-6.1, who engage in telemedicine or telehealth shall do so consistent with P.L. 2017, c. 117 (N.J.S.A. 45:1-61 et seq.) and the rules of their respective licensing board.
Agriculture
Legislation requires the State Board of Agriculture and Department of Agriculture to adopt rules and regulations concerning confinement of breeding pigs and calves raised for veal. The bill allows examination and treatment exceptions for veterinary purposes if performed by or under veterinarian supervision either in-person or via telehealth.
SOURCE: NJ A1970 (2023 Session). (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Cattle and swine regulations allow exceptions from confinement standards in certain circumstances, including for examination, testing, individual treatment, or operation for veterinary purposes, but only if performed by or pursuant to the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, either in-person or through a telemedicine appointment.
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 2.8-2.4 & 2:8-7.4 as proposed by Final Rule. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Last updated 08/21/2024
Online Prescribing
Unless specifically prohibited or limited by federal or State law, a health care provider who establishes a proper provider-patient relationship with a patient may remotely provide health care services to a patient through the use of telemedicine. A health care provider may also engage in telehealth as may be necessary to support and facilitate the provision of health care services to patients. Nothing in this section shall be construed to allow a provider to require a patient to use telemedicine or telehealth in lieu of receiving services from an in-network provider.
Any health care provider who uses telemedicine or engages in telehealth while providing health care services to a patient, shall: (1) be validly licensed, certified, or registered, pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes, to provide such services in the State of New Jersey; (2) remain subject to regulation by the appropriate New Jersey State licensing board or other New Jersey State professional regulatory entity; (3) act in compliance with existing requirements regarding the maintenance of liability insurance; and (4) remain subject to New Jersey jurisdiction.
Telemedicine services may be provided using interactive, real-time, two way communication technologies or, subject to the requirements of below, asynchronous store-and-forward technology.
A health care provider engaging in telemedicine or telehealth may use asynchronous store-and-forward technology to provide services with or without the use of interactive,r eal-time, two-way audio if, after accessing and reviewing the patient’s medical records, the provider determines that the provider is able to meet to meet the same standard of care as if the health care services were being provided in person and informs the patient of this determination at the outset of the telemedicine or telehealth encounter.
A health care provider engaging in telemedicine or telehealth shall review the medical history and any medical records provided by the patient. For an initial encounter with the patient, the provider shall review the patient’s medical history and medical records prior to initiating contact with the patient. In the case of a subsequent telemedicine or telehealth encounter conducted pursuant to an ongoing provider-patient relationship, the provider may review the information prior to initiating contact with the patient or contemporaneously with the telemedicine or telehealth encounter.
Diagnosis, treatment, and consultation recommendations, including discussions regarding the risk and benefits of the patient’s treatment options, which are made through the use of telemedicine or telehealth, including the issuance of a prescription based on a telemedicine or telehealth encounter, shall be held to the same standard of care or practice standards as are applicable to in-person settings. Unless the provider has established a proper provider-patient relationship with the patient, a provider shall not issue a prescription to a patient based solely on the responses provided in an online static questionnaire.
In the event that a mental health screener, screening service, or screening psychiatrist determines that an in-person psychiatric evaluation is necessary to meet standard of care requirements, or in the event that a patient requests an in-person psychiatric evaluation in lieu of a psychiatric evaluation performed using telemedicine or telehealth, the mental health screener, screening service, or screening psychiatrist may nevertheless perform a psychiatric evaluation using telemedicine and telehealth if it is determined that the patient cannot be scheduled for an in-person psychiatric evaluation within the next 24 hours. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prevent a patient who receives a psychiatric evaluation using telemedicine and telehealth as provided in this paragraph from receiving a subsequent, in-person psychiatric evaluation in connection with the same treatment event, provided that the subsequent in-person psychiatric evaluation is necessary to meet standard of care requirements for that patient.
The prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances through the use of telemedicine or telehealth shall be authorized only after an initial in-person examination of the patient, as provided by regulation, and a subsequent in-person visit with the patient shall be required every three months for the duration of time that the patient is being prescribed the Schedule II controlled dangerous substance. However, the provisions of this subsection shall not apply, and the in-person examination or review of a patient shall not be required, when a health care provider is prescribing a stimulant which is a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance for use by a minor patient under the age of 18, provided that the health care provider is using interactive, real-time, two-way audio and video technologies when treating the patient and the health care provider has first obtained written consent for the waiver of these in-person examination requirements from the minor patient’s parent or guardian.
SOURCE: NJ Statute C.45:1-62. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Any health care provider who engages in telemedicine or telehealth shall ensure that a proper provider-patient relationship is established. The establishment of a proper provider-patient relationship shall include, but shall not be limited to:
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- Properly identifying the patient, using at minimum the patient’s name, date of birth, phone number, and address.
- Disclosing and validating the provider’s identity and credentials, such as license, title, specialty, and board certifications.
- prior to initiating contact with a patient in an initial encounter for the purpose of providing services to the patient using telemedicine or telehealth, reviewing the patient’s medical history and any available medical records; and
- prior to initiating contact with a patient for the purpose of providing services to the patient using telemedicine or telehealth, determining whether the provider will be able to provide the same standard of care using telemedicine or telehealth as would be provided if the services were provided in person. The provider shall make this determination prior to each unique patient encounter.
Telemedicine or telehealth may be practiced without a proper provider-patient relationship, as defined in subsection a. of this section, in the following circumstances:
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- during informal consultations performed by a health care provider outside the context of a contractual relationship, or on an irregular or infrequent basis, without the expectation or exchange of direct or indirect compensation;
- during episodic consultations by a medical specialist located in another jurisdiction who provides consultation services, upon request, to a properly licensed or certified health care provider in this State;
- when a health care provider furnishes medical assistance in response to an emergency or disaster, provided that there is no charge for the medical assistance; or
- when a substitute health care provider, who is acting on behalf of an absent health care provider in the same specialty, provides health care services on an on-call or cross-coverage basis, provided that the absent health care provider has designated the substitute provider as an on-call provider or cross-coverage service provider.
SOURCE: NJ Statute C.45:1-63. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
A health care practitioner may initially authorize any qualifying patient for the medical use of cannabis using telemedicine or telehealth, provided that the use of telemedicine or telehealth, rather than an in-person visit, is consistent with the standard of care required for assessment and treatment of the patient’s condition. Following the initial authorization, the practitioner may provide continued authorization for the use of medical cannabis via telemedicine or telehealth if the practitioner determines that an in-person visit is not required, consistent with the standard of care. The practitioner may require in-office consultations if additional consultations are necessary to continue to authorize the patient’s use of medical cannabis.
See statute for additional requirements.
SOURCE: NJ Statute C.24:6I-5.1. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Licensee-patient relationship
Prior to providing services through telemedicine or telehealth, a licensee shall establish a licensee-patient relationship by:
- Identifying the patient with, at a minimum, the patient’s name, date of birth, phone number, and address. A licensee may also use a patient’s assigned identification number, Social Security number, photo, health insurance policy number, or other identifier associated directly with the patient; and
- Disclosing and validating the licensee’s identity, license, title, and, if applicable, specialty and board certifications.
Prior to initiating contact with a patient for the purpose of providing services to the patient using telemedicine or telehealth, a licensee shall:
- Review the patient’s medical history and any available medical records;
- Determine as to each unique patient encounter, whether he or she will be able to provide the same standard of care using telemedicine or telehealth as would be provided if the services were provided in-person; and
- Provide the patient the opportunity to sign a consent form that authorizes the licensee to release medical records of the encounter to the patient’s primary care provider or other healthcare provider identified by the patient.
Notwithstanding (a) and (b) above, health care services may be provided through telemedicine or telehealth without a proper licensee-patient relationship if the provision of health care services is:
- For informal consultations with another healthcare provider performed by a licensee outside the context of a contractual relationship, or on an irregular or infrequent basis, without the expectation or exchange of direct or indirect compensation;
- During episodic consultations by a medical specialist located in another jurisdiction who provides consultation services, upon request, to a licensee in this State;
- Related to medical assistance provided in response to an emergency or disaster, provided that there is no charge for the medical assistance; or
- Provided by a substitute licensee acting on behalf of, and at the designation of, an absent licensee in the same specialty on an on-call or cross-coverage basis.
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:30-9.4 (Dentist), 13:34-6A.4 (Marriage and Family Therapist), 13:34-32. (Professional Counselors), 13:34C-7.4 (Alcohol and Drug Counselor), 13:35-2C.4 (Physician Assistant), 13:35-12A4 (Electrologists), 13:35-6B.4 (Physicians), 13:35-8.24 (Hearing Aid Dispensers) 13:35-10.29 (Athletic Trainer) 13:37-8A4 (Nurses), 13:39A-10.4 (Physical Therapist & Physical Therapist Assistant), 13:44-4A.4 (Veterinarians), 13:44C-11.4 (Audiology & Speech-Language Pathologist), 13:44F-11.4 (Respiratory Care), 13:44H-11.4 (Orthotics & Prosthetics), 13:44K-7.4 (Occupational Therapy), 13:44L-7.4 (Polysomnography); 13:35-2A.21 (Midwifery). (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Prior to providing services through telemedicine or telehealth, a licensee shall establish a licensee-client relationship by:
- Identifying the client with, at a minimum, the client’s name, date of birth, phone number, and address. A licensee may also use a client’s assigned identification number, Social Security Number, photo, health insurance policy number, or other identifier associated directly with the client; and
- Disclosing and validating the licensee’s identity, license, title, and, if applicable, specialty and board certifications.
Prior to an initial contact with a client for the purpose of providing services to the client using telemedicine or telehealth, a licensee shall review the client’s history and any available records.
Prior to initiating contact with a client for the purpose of providing services through telemedicine or telehealth, licensees shall determine whether they will be able to provide the same standard of care using telemedicine or telehealth as would be provided if the services were provided in-person. The licensee shall make this determination prior to each unique client encounter.
Notwithstanding (a), (b), and (c) above, service may be provided through telemedicine or telehealth without a proper provider-client relationship if:
- The provision of services is for informal consultation with another healthcare provider, performed by a licensee outside the context of a contractual relationship, or on an irregular or infrequent basis, without the expectation or exchange of direct or indirect compensation;
- The provision of services is during episodic consultations by a medical and/or specialist located in another jurisdiction who provides consultation services, upon request, to a licensee in this State;
- A licensee furnishes assistance in response to an emergency or disaster, provided that there is no charge for the assistance; or
- A substitute licensee, who is acting on behalf of an absent licensee in the same specialty, provides services on an on-call or cross-coverage basis, provided that the absent licensee has designated the substitute licensee as an on-call licensee or cross-coverage service provider.
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:35-14.22 (Genetic Counselors); NJ Administrative Code 13:42B-7.4 (Applied Behavior Analysts); NJ Administrative Code 13:42-13.4 (Psychological Examiners); NJ Administrative Code 13:44C-11.4. (Audiology and Speech Language Pathology); NJ Administrative Code 13:44G-15.4 (Social Workers); NJ Administrative Code 13:42A-8.4 (Certified Psychoanalysts). (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Prescriptions
Notwithstanding the requirements for in-person interaction in N.J.A.C. 13:35-7 , a licensee providing services through telemedicine or telehealth may issue a prescription to a patient, if the issuance of such a prescription is consistent with the standard of care or practice standards applicable to the in-person setting.
A licensee shall not issue a prescription based solely on responses provided in an online questionnaire, unless the licensee has established a proper licensee-patient relationship.
Notwithstanding (a) above, and except as provided in (d) below, a licensee shall not issue a prescription for a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance unless the licensee has had an initial in-person examination of the patient and a subsequent in-person visit with the patient at least every three months for the duration of the time the patient is prescribed the Schedule II controlled dangerous substance.
The prohibition of (c) above shall not apply when a licensee prescribes a stimulant for a patient under the age of 18 years, as long as the licensee is using interactive, real-time, two-way audio and video technologies and the licensee has obtained written consent for a waiver of in-person examination requirements from the patient’s parent or guardian.
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:35-6B.6 (Board of Medical Examiners); NJ Administrative Code 13:35-2C.6 (Physician Assistants). (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
A licensee providing services through telemedicine or telehealth may issue a prescription to a patient, as long as the issuance of such a prescription is consistent with the standard of care or practice standards applicable to the in-person setting.
A licensee shall not issue a prescription based solely on responses provided in an online questionnaire, unless the licensee has established a proper licensee-client-patient relationship pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:44-4A.4.
Notwithstanding (a) above, a licensee shall not issue a prescription for a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance unless the licensee has had an initial in-person examination of the patient and a subsequent in-person visit with the patient at least every three months for the duration of the time the patient is prescribed the Schedule II controlled dangerous substance.
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:44-4A.6. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Board of Medical Examiners – Limited Licenses: Midwifery
Notwithstanding requirements for in-person interaction in N.J.A.C. 13:35-7 , a certified nurse midwife (CNM) with prescriptive authority pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:35-2A.14 providing services through telemedicine or telehealth may issue a prescription to a patient, as long as the issuance of such a prescription is consistent with the standard of care or practice standards applicable to the in-person setting.
A CNM with prescriptive authority pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:35-2A.14 shall not issue a prescription based solely on responses provided in an online questionnaire, unless the CNM has established a proper licensee-patient relationship pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:35-2A.21 .
Notwithstanding (a) above, and except as provided in (d) below, a CNM with prescriptive authority pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:35-2A.14 shall not issue a prescription for a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance unless the CNM has had an initial in-person examination of the patient and a subsequent in-person visit with the patient at least every three months for the duration of the time the patient is prescribed the Schedule II controlled dangerous substance.
The prohibition of (c) above shall not apply when a CNM with prescriptive authority pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:35-2A.14 prescribes a stimulant for a patient under the age of 18 years, as long as the CNM is using interactive, real-time, two-way audio and video technologies and the CNM has obtained written consent for a waiver of in-person examination requirements from the patient’s parent or guardian.
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:35-2A.23. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Board of Nursing
An advanced practice nurse providing services through telemedicine or telehealth may issue a prescription to a patient, as long as the issuance of such a prescription is consistent with the standard of care or practice standards applicable to the in-person setting.
An advanced practice nurse shall not issue a prescription based solely on responses provided in an online questionnaire, unless the advanced practice nurse has established a proper licensee-patient relationship pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:37-8A.4.
Notwithstanding (a) above, and except as provided in (d) below, an advanced practice nurse shall not issue a prescription for a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance unless the advanced practice nurse has had an initial in-person examination of the patient and a subsequent in-person visit with the patient at least every three months for the duration of the time the patient is prescribed the Schedule II controlled dangerous substance.
The prohibition of (c) above shall not apply when an advanced practice nurse prescribes a stimulant for a patient under the age of 18 years, as long as the advanced practice nurse is using interactive, real-time, two-way audio and video technologies and the advanced practice nurse has obtained written consent for a waiver of in-person examination requirements from the patient’s parent or guardian.
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:37-8A.6. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Last updated 08/20/2024
Professional Board Standards
Orthotics and Prosthetics Board of Examiners
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:44H-11.1. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:34-6A. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners – Professional Counselors
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:34-32. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Art Therapist Advisory Committee
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:34D-8. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Board of Nursing
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:37-8A. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:44C-11. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Board of Physical Therapy
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13.39A-10. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Board of Psychological Examiners
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:42-13. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Board of Social Work
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:44G-15. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Board of Medical Examiners
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:35-8.21 (Hearing Aid Dispensers), 13:35-6B (Physician), 13:35-2C (Physician Assistant), 13:35-2A (Midwifery) 13:35-12A (Electrologists), 13:35-9.21 (Acupuncture). 13:35-10.26 (Athletic Trainers), 13:35-14.19 (Genetic Counseling) (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:44-4A. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Registration Standards for Telemedicine and Telehealth Organizations
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 8:53-1. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Occupational Therapy Advisory Council
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:44K-7. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee
SOURCE: NJ administrative Code 13:34C. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
New Jersey Board of Dentistry
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:30-9. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Board of Respiratory Care
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:44F-11. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Certified Psychoanalysts Advisory Committee
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:42A-8. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
State Board of Polysomnography
SOURCE: NJ Admin Code 13:44L-7. (Accessed Aug. 2024).
Board of Applied Behavior Analyst Examiners
SOURCE: NJ Administrative Code 13:42B-7. (Accessed Aug. 2024).