RI S2111

Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), physicians, and physician assistants may provide telemedicine services to patients in Rhode Island when medically and clinically appropriate, subject to the same standard of care as in-person visits.

Out-of-state providers licensed in any U.S. state or territory may practice telemedicine to Rhode Island patients without a Rhode Island license if they have professional liability insurance, are in good standing, and meet certain conditions (established patient seen in-person within 24 months, referral from in-state provider, or initial evaluation with in-person follow-up within 3 months).

Rhode Island licensing boards cannot sanction providers solely for delivering care via telemedicine rather than in-person, provided the service is medically appropriate.

Rhode Island boards will not sanction state-licensed providers when other states attempt discipline for telemedicine services to established patients who were seen in-person within the previous 24 months.

Providers delivering telemedicine to patients located in Rhode Island are subject to state jurisdiction and courts for purposes of evaluating compliance with standards of care.