Telehealth in Oregon: rules and setup

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10 questions from this lesson. Answers are checked as you go; nothing is recorded.

1. 1 / 10

   When a client is physically located in another state, whose rules determine whether you may continue teletherapy?

   AFederal telehealth regulationsBThe client’s state board rulesCThe therapist’s own state board rulesDOregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT) rules
   Hint

   Look at the FAQ statement about client location and licensing.

2. 2 / 10

   What is the status of the Counseling Compact for Oregon clinicians?

   AIt is active and allows practice in all member statesBIt applies only to psychologists, not counselorsCIt was approved in 2025 and is pending implementationDIt has not been adopted and is unavailable to Oregon clinicians
   Hint

   See the section describing Oregon’s participation in any compact.

3. 3 / 10

   Which code of ethics does OAR 833-100-0011 adopt as the standard for distance counseling?

   AAPA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of ConductBState-specific telehealth ruleC2014 ACA Code of EthicsDNASW Code of Ethics
   Hint

   Check the rule that governs conduct online.

4. 4 / 10

   According to OAR 410-172-0850, how is “video” defined for Oregon Health Plan telemedicine?

   AAny recorded video used for asynchronous reviewBA telephone call with video capability on the client’s deviceCEmail exchange of video filesDA synchronous, live, two‑way video transmission between provider and client
   Hint

   Look at the definition in the OHP telemedicine rule.

5. 5 / 10

   Which of the following is required for a telehealth platform to meet Oregon’s privacy requirements?

   AA free version of the software is sufficientBA signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA)COnly end‑to‑end encryption without a BAADCompliance with HIPAA alone
   Hint

   Check the platform setup checklist for privacy compliance.

6. 6 / 10

   What must be included in the telehealth informed consent according to OAR 833-100-0011?

   AOnly the client’s signature and dateBA statement that the session will be recordedCA clause about emergency contact onlyDItems from Section H of the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics
   Hint

   Refer to the consent writing instruction.

7. 7 / 10

   When video fails, which services are billable for Oregon Health Plan (OHP) clients?

   ANo services can be billed without videoBOnly services on the Behavioral Health Fee ScheduleCAll telehealth services listed on the CPT manualDAny service the provider deems appropriate
   Hint

   Look at the fallback guidance for OHP.

8. 8 / 10

   Which place of service (POS) code indicates telehealth provided in the patient’s home?

   APOS 02BPOS 01CPOS 10DPOS 11
   Hint

   Check the POS code definitions in the billing section.

9. 9 / 10

   What does the parity clause (Section 5) of the OHP telemedicine rule require?

   ASeparate documentation standards for telehealthBEqual payment rates for telehealth and in‑person servicesCMandatory use of video over phone for all servicesDCoverage of telehealth services to the same extent as in‑person services
   Hint

   Read the description of Section (5).

10. 10 / 10

    Until what date does the DEA/HHS extension allow controlled substances to be prescribed via telemedicine without a prior in‑person exam?

    ADecember 31, 2025BJune 30, 2026CDecember 31, 2026DThere is no such extension
    Hint

    Find the sentence about prescribers and temporary extensions.