Common use of TELEHEALTH Clause in Contracts

TELEHEALTH. Benefits are provided for services delivered via Telehealth/Telemedicine. Benefits for these services are provided to the same extent as an in-person service under any applicable Benefit category in this section unless otherwise specified in the Schedule of Benefits. Telehealth/Telemedicine - interactive audio only conversations between a health care provider and a Covered Person that results in the delivery of a billable, Covered Health Care Service, video, or other telecommunications or electronic technology by a health care provider to deliver a Covered Health Care Service that is within the scope of practice of the health care provider at a location other than the location at which the patient is located regardless of the location of the patient at the time the Telehealth/Telemedicine services are provided. Telehealth/Telemedicine does not include audio-only telephone conversation (except as noted above), facsimile, texting, instant message, electronic mail or virtual care services provided by a Designated Virtual Network Provider.