Teleradiology Licensing Requirements by State

Yes, physicians in Arkansas who read or interpret medical records and radiology films must hold an Arkansas license. Regulation No. 20, Practice of Medicine by a Non-resident, states:

Pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. 17-95-401 and 17-95-202, the Arkansas State Medical Board sets forth the following Rule and Regulation concerning the practice of medicine by a non-resident physicians or osteopaths:

Any non-resident physician or osteopath who, while located outside the State of Arkansas, provides diagnostic or treatment services to patients within the State of Arkansas on a regular basis or under a contract with the health care provider, a clinic located in this state, or a health care facility, is engaged in the practice of medicine or osteopathy in this state and, therefore must obtain a license to practice medicine in this State. Any nonresident physician or osteopath who, while located outside of the state, consults on an irregular basis with a physician or osteopath who holds a license to practice medicine within the State of Arkansas and who is located in this State, is not required to obtain a license to practice medicine in the State of Arkansas.

History: Adopted March 14, 1997

Yes, a full, unrestricted Mississippi license is required. It is not required if reading for consultation only. Section 73-25-34, Telemedicine; licensing requirements for practicing medicine across state lines, states:

(1) For the purposes of this section, telemedicine, or the practice of medicine across state lines, shall be defined to include any one or both of the following:

(a) Rendering of a medical opinion concerning diagnosis or treatment of a patient within this state by a physician located outside this state as a result of transmission individual patient data by electronic or other means from within this state to such physician or his agent; or

(b) The rendering of treatment to a patient within this state by a physician located outside this state as a result of transmission of individual patient data by electronic or other means from within this state to such physician or his agent.

(2) Except as hereinafter provided, no person shall engage in the practice of medicine across state lines (telemedicine) in this state, hold himself out as qualified to do the same, or use any title, word or abbreviation to indicate to or induce others to believe that he is duly licensed to practice medicine across state lines in this state unless he has first obtained a license to do so from the State Board of Medical Licensure and has met all educational and licensure requirements as determined by the State Board of Medical Licensure.

(3) The requirement of licensure as set forth in subsection (2) above shall not be required where the evaluation, treatment and/or the medical opinion to be rendered by a physician outside this state (a) is requested by a physician duly licensed to practice medicine in this state, and (b) the physician who has requested such evaluation, treatment and/or medical opinion has already established a doctor/patient relationship with the patient to be evaluated and/or treated.