Modifies provisions relating to telemedicine

HB 710 sets new standards for telemedicine in Missouri to ensure safe patient care. It requires physicians to establish a valid physician-patient relationship before providing telemedicine services, which can be done through in-person visits, consultations with other doctors, or specific telemedicine encounters meeting evidence-based guidelines. The bill prohibits prescribing medications or treatments based solely on internet requests or questionnaires without this established relationship, mandating thorough medical history reviews, appropriate diagnosis, and documented follow-up. These rules apply directly to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other telehealth providers prescribing medications via telemedicine. The law aims to align telemedicine practices with in-person care standards while allowing exceptions for hospital, hospice, and collaborative care settings.