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relating to consent to treatment of a child by a non-parent or child or pursuant to other state law. If requirements of federal law relating to consent directly conflict with TEX. F AM. CODE, Chapter 32, federal law shall supersede state law. Section 2.04 Telemedicine Medical Services. Contractor shall ensure that if a provider uses telemedicine/telepsychiatry that the services are implemented in accordance with written procedures and using protocol approved by the Contractor's medical director and utilizing equipment that complies with the equipment standards as required by the Department. Procedures of telemedicine service provision must include the following requirements: a) clinical oversight by the Contractor's medical director or designated physician responsible for medical leadership; b) contraindication considerations for telemedicine use; c) qualified staff members to ensure the safety of the individual being served by telemedicine at the remote site; d) safeguards to ensure confidentiality and privacy in accordance with state and federal laws; e) use by credentialed licensed providers providing clinical care within the scope of their licenses; f) demonstrated competency in the operations of the system by all staff members who are involved in the operation of the system and provision of the services prior to initiating the protocol; g) priority in scheduling the system for clinical care of individuals; h) quality oversight and monitoring of satisfaction of the individuals served; and i) management of information and doc~entation for telemedicine services that ensures timely access to accurate information between the two sites. Telemedicine Medical Services does not include treatment services provided by electronic means under Rule ~448.911. Section 2.05 Fees for Personal Health Services. Contractor may develop a system and schedule of fees for personal health services in accordance with the provisions of Health and Safety Code ~12.032, DSHS Rule ~1.91 covering Fees for Personal Health Services, and other applicable laws or grant requirements. The amount of a fee shall not exceed the actual cost of providing the services. No patient may be denied a service due to inability to pay. Section 2.06 Cost Effective Purchasing of Medications. Contractor shall make needed medications available to clients at the lowest possible prices and use the most cost effective medications purchasing arrangement possible. ARTICLE III FUNDING Section 3.01 Debt to State and Corporate Status. Pursuant to TEX. GOY'I. CODE ~ 403.055, the Department will not approve and the State Comptroller will not issue payment to Contractor if Contractor is indebted to the State for any reason, General Provisions (Core Subrecipient 2008) 6/12/2007 6