2013 New Hampshire Revised Statutes
Title XXXVII - INSURANCE
Chapter 415-J - NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEMEDICINE ACT
Section 415-J:2 - Definitions.

    415-J:2 Definitions. – In this chapter:
    I. "Health benefit policy'' means any individual or group plan, policy, or contract for health care services issued, delivered, issued for delivery, executed, or renewed in this state, including, but not limited to, those contracts executed by the state of New Hampshire on behalf of state employees under RSA 21-I, by an insurer.
    II. "Insurer'' means an accident and sickness insurer, fraternal benefit society, hospital service corporation, medical service corporation, health care corporation, health maintenance organization, preferred provider organization, provider sponsored health care corporation, managed care entity, or any similar entity authorized to issue contracts under this title or to provide health benefit policies.
    III. "Telemedicine,'' as it pertains to the delivery of health care services, means the use of audio, video, or other electronic media for the purpose of diagnosis, consultation, or treatment. Telemedicine does not include the use of audio-only telephone or facsimile.

Source. 2009, 259:1, eff. Oct. 14, 2009.