Telepractice Guidance

Telepractice is defined as the provision of professional service over geographical distances by means of modern telecommunications technology. Telepractice is used by many professionals in a growing number of areas including, but not limited to, health care (telehealth). 

In accordance with New York State statute, full licensure and current registration are required of any professional who practices in New York State, unless specifically suspended or waived pursuant to an Executive Order issued by the New York State Governor during a disaster emergency or as otherwise authorized by law.

Additional Telepractice Information and Resources

General Telepractice Information for all Professions

Profession-Specific Telepractice Guidance:

• Applied Behavior Anaylsis
  • Certified Behavior Analyst Assistants
  • Licensed Behavior Analysts
• Audiology
• Dentistry
• Mental Health Practitioners
• Optometry
• Physical Therapy
  • Physical Therapist Assistants 
  • Physical Therapists
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Speech-Language Pathology

Department of Health:

• Telehealth laws Article 29-G: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PBH/A29-G
• Medicaid Update:
  • https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/program/update/2019/2019-02_speced.htm
  • Telepractice Memo

Department of Financial Services:

• https://www.dfs.ny.gov/reports_and_publications/press_releases/pr20203171
• https://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry_guidance/circular_letters/cl2020_06

Department of Health and Human Services: https://www.hhs.gov/

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-telemedicine-health-care-provider-fact-sheet