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Cruz signs Telemedicine Act into law


by Clynt Ridgell, KUAM News
Saturday, July 19, 2008

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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.