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Press Release

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​For Immediate Release:
June 21, 2019

Office of The Attorney General
Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney General

Division of Consumer Affairs
Paul R. Rodríguez, Acting Director

​​​​ For Further Information Contact:
Lisa Coryell 609-292-4791

Proposed Regulation – Board of Physical Therapy Examiners


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NEWARK – The Board of Physical Therapy Examiners has proposed new rules regarding licensed physical therapists and licensed physical therapist assistants using telecommunications to provide health care services. 

The proposal effectuates P.L. 2017, c. 117 which authorizes health care providers to use telemedicine or telehealth to provide health care services. 
The proposed new rules effectuate the statute and set forth Board standards for the use of telemedicine or telehealth to protect the health, safety, and welfare of patients.   

The proposed amendments, and information on how to submit a comment by August 16, 2019, can be viewed here.

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Last Modified: 6/21/2019 9:19 AM