Verified October 8, 2026 against the statutes and regulations cited below. Research, not legal advice. All states
What operators miss in Georgia
- Insurers must pay telemedicine at least at the in-person rate, but need not pay for audio-only calls other than mental or behavioral health services.
- A physician who supervises PAs or delegates to NPs doing telemedicine must document to the Board that telemedicine is within the physician's scope and the NP or PA is competent in it.
- Insurers may not restrict telemedicine prescribing more than state and federal law restrict in-person prescribing.
Does Georgia have a telehealth registration for out-of-state clinicians?
When can an out-of-state clinician treat Georgia patients without a Georgia license?
An out-of-state physician does not need a Georgia license to give occasional consultation at the request of a Georgia physician, emergency consultation, uncompensated consultation, or consultation to an approved Georgia medical school. Treatment itself must be by Georgia-licensed practitioners.
- Exception for consultation with a licensed physician
Citation: O.C.G.A. § 43-34-31; Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 360-3-.07
Can a patient relationship start by telehealth in Georgia?
A Georgia licensee may treat by telemedicine after personally examining the patient, at the request of a Georgia licensee who has, or when able to examine the patient with technology and peripherals equal or superior to an in-person exam. Diligent efforts must be made to have the patient seen in person at least annually.
Citation: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 360-3-.07
Does Georgia require telehealth consent?
No telehealth-specific consent rule for physicians was confirmed. Board rules require giving patients the treating clinician's name, credentials and emergency contact information and clear follow-up instructions.
Citation: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 360-3-.07
What limits does Georgia put on prescribing by telehealth?
Prescribing controlled substances or dangerous drugs based solely on an electronic consultation is unprofessional conduct, subject to exceptions for valid relationships, on-call coverage and documented emergencies. The telemedicine rule does not authorize controlled substances for pain or chronic pain.
- No controlled substances for pain or chronic pain by telemedicine; controlled substance prescribing otherwise requires an in-person evaluation, covering for a licensee who did one, or practice under the Ryan Haight Act telemedicine exceptions.
Citation: Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 360-3-.02, 360-3-.07
Does Georgia require its own controlled-substance registration?
Do private payers in Georgia have to cover telehealth?
- Private-payer telehealth coverage law
- Explicit payment parity
Citation: O.C.G.A. § 33-24-56.4
How does Georgia treat the corporate practice of medicine?
Adding Georgia to your telehealth practice?
A State Expansion Pack applies Georgia's rules to your service line and lists what changes in your workflow before the first visit.