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State Board of Oriental Medicine says house calls permitted; reconfirms microneedling policy
Summary
The Nevada State Board of Oriental Medicine approved language confirming that licensees may perform house calls if they comply with HIPAA and malpractice insurance requirements and noted that microneedling had been approved by the Board in April 2022. The motion passed unanimously.
The Nevada State Board of Oriental Medicine on Nov. 18 approved a motion confirming that licensees may provide house-call services provided they follow HIPAA requirements and maintain appropriate malpractice insurance. The Board also recorded that microneedling had previously been approved by the Board in April 2022.
Board President Dr. Angela Nation moved to approve the item and Dr. Michael Ferris seconded; the motion carried unanimously. During discussion Dr. Ferris cautioned that some malpractice policies may not cover house calls, and Dr. Fiona Kelley noted that many policies limit coverage to clinical settings, prompting the Board to emphasize the need for practitioners to verify insurance terms before offering home visits.
