For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) “Health benefits plan” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 31-3131(4).
(2) “Health insurer” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 31-3131(5).
(3) “Provider” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 31-3131(7).
(4) “Telehealth” means the delivery of healthcare services through the use of interactive audio, video, or other electronic media used for the purpose of diagnosis, consultation, or treatment; provided, that services delivered through audio-only telephones, electronic mail messages, or facsimile transmissions are not included.
(Oct. 17, 2013, D.C. Law 20-26, § 2, 60 DCR 11117; July 3, 2018, D.C. Law 22-126, § 2(a), 65 DCR 5110.)
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-126: § 3 of D.C. Law 22-126 provided that the change made to this section by § 2(a) of D.C. Law 22-126 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.