Complete Telehealth LLC Requirements Guide

Legal document establishing your LLC. Must include business name, registered agent, business purpose, and management structure.

Can be yourself (if in-state), an employee, or a professional service. Must have a physical address in the state of formation.

Required for business banking, taxes, and hiring employees. Apply directly with IRS or through your formation service.

Not required in all states but highly recommended. Defines ownership, management, profit sharing, and procedures.

Must be current and in good standing. Some states offer expedited licensing through Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.

Needed for prescribing medications. Special registration may be required for telehealth prescribing in some states.

Check with each state's medical board for telehealth practice requirements and any special registrations.

While not legally required, many insurance companies and patients prefer board-certified physicians.

Establish privacy policies, conduct risk assessments, train staff, and implement security measures for PHI protection.

Required with video platforms, EHR systems, cloud storage, billing services, and any vendor accessing PHI.

Use platforms that offer encryption, access controls, audit logs, and will sign business associate agreements.

Document potential vulnerabilities and implement corrective measures. Must be conducted annually and when systems change.

Requirements vary by location. Some areas have specific licenses for healthcare businesses or home-based operations.

Separate from medical license in some states. May require proof of malpractice insurance and continuing education.

Most medical services are exempt, but some states tax certain telehealth services or products you might sell.

Required in addition to DEA registration. Some states have specific telehealth prescribing restrictions.

Must specifically cover telehealth activities and all states where you practice. Coverage amounts typically $1-3M per claim.

Covers accidents, injuries, and property damage. Important if you have a physical office or see patients in person.

Increasingly important for telehealth practices due to digital nature of services and PHI handling requirements.

Covers computers, medical equipment, and office furniture. May be included in homeowner's policy for home offices.

Minimum 1 Mbps upload/download per video session. Business-grade connection recommended for reliability.

Must provide end-to-end encryption, access controls, and business associate agreement. Popular options include Doxy.me, Zoom Healthcare.

Choose HIPAA-compliant systems with telehealth integration. Required for Medicare reporting and meaningful use incentives.

Mobile hotspot for internet backup, UPS for power backup. Essential for maintaining service during outages.