Telehealth in plain words
What an Indiana online visit needs to do
A real visit is a conversation with records, choices, and a next step.
Guide, not a care service
Guide note
What counts as telehealth here
Telehealth is the law’s word for health care given at a distance, through a screen or other electronic link, instead of in the same room.
As of September 2026, Indiana telehealth includes a secure video call, health records you send in for the clinician (the doctor, nurse, or physician assistant treating you) to look at later, and remote monitoring, where equipment at home sends readings to the care team.
Source: Indiana telehealth lawAs of September 2026, email, chat messages, fax, an online form, or a one-off online exchange do not count as Indiana telehealth on their own. They count only when that clinician is already treating you.
Source: Indiana telehealth lawGuide note
What happens before treatment
As of September 2026, the clinician must confirm your identity and location, share their name and licence, get consent, and collect enough history for a diagnosis.
Source: Indiana telehealth lawAs of September 2026, the clinician must also explain what they think is wrong and why, your treatment choices with the good and bad sides of each, and when a visit in person would be better.
Source: Indiana telehealth lawGuide note
A useful visit leaves a trail
Save the summary. It gives the next clinician or pharmacist a clear starting point.
As of September 2026, an Indiana telehealth visit must end with follow-up instructions and a summary that includes any prescription.
Source: Indiana telehealth law