by Clynt Ridgell, KUAM NewsSaturday, July 19, 2008 Subscribe to Clynt's newsfeed
Setting parameters for telemedicine consultation to protect Guam patients, Acting Governor Mike Cruz has singed the Telemedicine Act of 2008 into law. Via a release, The acting governor stated, "This law provides the framework to ensure our people and physicians are protected as we take advantage of the life-saving technologies in the medical field that will greatly enhance cost savings for Guam's families."The new law outlines numerous requirements that must be met by non-resident physicians before they're allowed to provide consultations to local doctors and patients.