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Teleradiology now makes it possible for physicians outside of Rhode Island to interpret digital radiographs remotely. Do radiologists who do this need to be licensed in the State of RI?

April 26, 2017digital interpret outside physicians possible radiographs remotely rhode island teleradiology

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Teleradiology now makes it possible for physicians outside of Rhode Island to interpret digital radiographs remotely. Do radiologists who do this need to be licensed in the State of RI?

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Provided that the teleradiologist provides reports to physicians who are licensed to practice medicine in Rhode Island [and not directly to patients], and has an unrestricted license to practice somewhere in the United States, then they do not need to be licensed in Rhode Island.