Mississippi Telehealth Laws

Does Mississippi have a telehealth registration for out-of-state clinicians?

Board rules allow only clinicians with a valid Mississippi license to practice telemedicine on patients in Mississippi; there is no separate telehealth registration for out-of-state clinicians.

• No telehealth-specific registration: a clinician needs the full license or an exception.

Citation: Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-34; 30 Miss. Admin. Code pt. 2635, R. 5.2

When can an out-of-state clinician treat Mississippi patients without a Mississippi license?

A Mississippi license is not needed when a Mississippi-licensed physician who already treats the patient requests the out-of-state physician's evaluation, treatment or opinion. Out-of-state interpretation of lab and pathology studies is allowed if a Mississippi licensee controls the result.

• Exception for consultation with a licensed physician

Citation: Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-34(3); 30 Miss. Admin. Code pt. 2635, R. 5.2

Can a patient relationship start by telehealth in Mississippi?

A valid relationship requires identity verification, an appropriate history and exam, a diagnosis, informed discussion of options, follow-up availability and a complete record. The exam need not be in person if the technology gives equivalent information. Audio-only is allowed where medically appropriate.

• Audio-only can establish the relationship
• Asynchronous care cannot establish the relationship

Citation: Miss. Code Ann. § 41-127-1; 30 Miss. Admin. Code pt. 2635, R. 5.4-5.5

Does Mississippi require telehealth consent?

Board rule says a provider should obtain informed consent before care by telemedicine, including how to get follow-up care after an adverse reaction or equipment failure.

Citation: 30 Miss. Admin. Code pt. 2635, R. 5.3

What limits does Mississippi put on prescribing by telehealth?

A simple questionnaire without an appropriate exam violates board policy and can lead to discipline. Store-and-forward may supplement but never replace real-time interaction, and automated dispensaries may not dispense controlled substances.

• Questionnaire-only prescribing is prohibited
• A controlled substance prescription based solely on an online questionnaire is invalid. The statute's one in-person evaluation rule exempts prescriptions by a practitioner practicing telemedicine as authorized under state or federal law.

Citation: Miss. Code Ann. § 41-29-137; 30 Miss. Admin. Code pt. 2635, R. 5.5, 5.9

Does Mississippi require its own controlled-substance registration?

Do private payers in Mississippi have to cover telehealth?

• Private-payer telehealth coverage law
• No payment parity law

Citation: Miss. Code Ann. § 83-9-351

How does Mississippi treat the corporate practice of medicine?