Telehealth Good Faith Exams for clinics
Virtual Good Faith Exams built for compliance and quality
Streamline your practice with GuardianMD’s telehealth clearance exam, an efficient telemedicine solution for Good Faith Exams (GFEs) that enhances patient access and helps your clinic stay audit-ready.
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Good Faith Exams built for how clinics actually work
A Good Faith Exam is the clinical evaluation many clinics complete before treatment. But the term isn’t universally defined, requirements vary by state, and the exam is often handled by a third-party provider with no connection to your medical director. GuardianMD’s telehealth clearance exams are different. Every evaluation runs through your clinic’s own physician oversight, includes treatment-specific orders when appropriate, and is backed by audit-ready documentation.
Virtual exams for fixed and mobile clinics
Whether your practice operates in a fixed location or a mobile setting, you can deliver consistent patient clearance exams from anywhere.
Audit-ready exam documentation
Every clearance exam is automatically documented, time-stamped, and securely stored, creating audit-ready records and a documented physician oversight pathway.
State-by-state Good Faith Exam compliance
Our workflows align with state-by-state clearance exam requirements, helping your clinic stay compliant as you grow.
Why providers choose GuardianMD
GuardianMD Connect: a secure telehealth platform for Good Faith Exams
Built specifically for healthcare providers, GuardianMD’s telemedicine platform offers everything you need to conduct Good Faith Exams with ease. Perform exams on-demand or by appointment, screen for multiple treatments in a single visit, and serve patients 7 days a week — in all 50 states. With integrated compliance tools and intuitive workflows, managing virtual care has never been simpler.
Built for CPOM and telehealth compliance
GuardianMD’s clearance exams are built to support CPOM, telehealth, and documentation requirements. Exams are performed within your clinic’s physician oversight structure under physician-established protocols, and every encounter produces time-stamped, audit-ready documentation.
Why we recommend a Good Faith Exam for every new patient
Many state medical and nursing boards increasingly require Good Faith Exams as part of safe, compliant care.
At GuardianMD, we recommend completing a Good Faith Exam for all new patients before initiating treatment, regardless of state minimums. This ensures appropriate clinical decision-making and reinforces a consistent standard of care across your practice.
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How to start offering telehealth Good Faith Exams
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Schedule a call with a specialist
Meet with our team to review your clinic’s workflow, patient volume, and state requirements. We’ll walk you through how GuardianMD Connect integrates with your intake process, documentation flow, and existing systems, ensuring GFEs are delivered quickly, compliantly, and without disruption to your operations.
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Onboard to GuardianMD Connect
Our team configures GuardianMD Connect to match your clinic’s needs, including state-specific documentation requirements, NP/MD communication workflows, and chart review expectations. We handle the setup, training, and integration so your staff can start using the platform with confidence from day one.
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Conduct virtual Good Faith Exams
Your patients complete their telehealth clearance exam through our secure, HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform. A licensed NP or PA operating within the same medical practice as your medical director or collaborating physician performs each visit, documents the encounter, and, when appropriate, issues treatment-specific orders under physician-established protocols — all in a fast, reliable virtual environment that fits naturally into your clinic’s workflow.
Why clinics choose GuardianMD for Good Faith Exams
Trusted by Nurse Practitioners nationwide, GuardianMD combines cutting-edge telemedicine technology with deep compliance expertise — so you can focus on patient care, not paperwork.
State-specific telehealth compliance
GuardianMD Connect is built to meet state-specific GFE and telemedicine requirements. Every visit is documented correctly and routed to the appropriate provider. You get audit-ready records, consistent clinical standards, and a platform designed to keep your clinic protected in a changing landscape.
Built for nurse practitioners
Our platform supports the way NPs actually practice. From streamlined patient intake to fast provider availability, GuardianMD Connect removes barriers that slow down care. You get reliable GFE coverage and predictable workflows.
Integrated with your physician oversight
Unlike standalone telehealth services that rely on unaffiliated third-party providers, GuardianMD’s clearance exams are performed within the same medical practice as your medical director or collaborating physician. Evaluation, treatment authorization, and physician oversight work as one clinical system, so your physicians stay informed and supported.
Save time and reduce admin work
We automate scheduling, documentation, provider routing, and compliance workflows so your team spends less time on admin tasks and more time caring for patients. GFEs are completed quickly, securely, and without the back-and-forth that typically slows clinics down.
Ongoing telehealth compliance support
Our team continuously monitors telemedicine laws, GFE requirements, and board updates across all 50 states. When regulations change, we update your workflows, documentation, and coverage to keep your clinic protected. You’re supported year-round by clinical compliance experts who specialize in nurse-led practices.
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Is a Good Faith Exam the same as a GuardianMD telehealth clearance exam?
Not exactly.
While a Good Faith Exam (GFE) is generally understood as a clinical evaluation performed before treatment, it is not a universally defined or board-recognized term, and requirements can vary significantly by state, specialty, and practice model.
GuardianMD’s telehealth clearance exam is designed to do more than simply evaluate whether a patient is appropriate for treatment. During the clearance process, a licensed NP or PA operating within the same medical practice as the clinic’s designated medical director or collaborating physician evaluates the patient, reviews medical history, identifies contraindications, and, when appropriate, issues treatment-specific prescriptive orders under physician-established protocols.
How is GuardianMD’s clearance exam different from a standalone telehealth GFE service?
Many standalone telehealth evaluation services provide an independent clinical opinion from a third-party provider who may have no ongoing relationship with the clinic, medical director, or supervising physician. While those evaluations may serve a purpose, they are often separate from the clinic’s physician oversight structure. GuardianMD’s model is different. The provider conducting the clearance exam operates within the same practice and physician oversight framework supporting the clinic, allowing the evaluation, treatment authorization, and medical oversight processes to function as part of a unified clinical system.
Each clearance exam also generates time-stamped, audit-ready documentation and creates a documented physician oversight pathway through the clinic’s assigned medical director or collaborating physician.
The result is not simply a standalone evaluation, but a complete clinical clearance and ordering process that integrates directly into the clinic’s medical oversight, documentation, and compliance framework.
Who performs a Good Faith Exam with GuardianMD?
Every GuardianMD telehealth clearance exam is performed by a licensed nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) operating within the same medical practice as your clinic’s designated medical director or collaborating physician. Because GuardianMD’s systems are connected, the provider performing the exam can access the patient’s chart, and each exam produces time-stamped, audit-ready documentation with a documented physician oversight pathway.
Can I use GuardianMD’s platform to conduct in-person Good Faith Exams as well as telehealth visits?
All clearance exams through GuardianMD are conducted via telehealth. A licensed NP or PA operating within the same medical practice as your medical director or collaborating physician uses a secure video platform to speak directly with both the patient and clinic staff, for a personal and efficient evaluation process.
Is GuardianMD’s telemedicine platform fully HIPAA-compliant?
Yes. GuardianMD’s platform is built and maintained to support HIPAA and HITECH compliance. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with secure user authentication, audit trails, and controlled access for every clinician and clinic partner.
How does GuardianMD’s clearance exam support state and CPOM compliance?
Each telehealth clearance exam is performed by a licensed NP or PA operating within the same medical practice as your clinic’s designated medical director or collaborating physician. When appropriate, the provider issues treatment-specific prescriptive orders under physician-established protocols. Because the exam takes place inside your clinic’s physician oversight structure rather than through an unaffiliated third party, evaluation, treatment authorization, and oversight are designed to align with state medical board and CPOM (Corporate Practice of Medicine) requirements.
What’s included in GuardianMD’s onboarding and setup process?
Onboarding includes platform training, compliance walkthroughs, provider credentialing, and clinic assignment. We also provide GFE and telemedicine templates, standardized consent forms, and physician pairing to help your clinic launch smoothly and operate within regulatory standards.
Can I perform on-demand or scheduled Good Faith Exams through the platform?
Yes. GuardianMD allows clinics to offer on-demand Good Faith Exams through the platform. If your clinic is hosting a special event and would like a dedicated telemed provider available exclusively for that event, you can contact Guardian Support to arrange coverage. For an additional fee, we can assign a provider who will remain on call and ready to complete exams in real time throughout your event.
Can multiple providers use the same GuardianMD account or dashboard?
Each provider is issued their own secure login to maintain HIPAA compliance and audit accuracy. However, multi-user access within a single clinic dashboard allows team members (e.g., nurses, managers, or admins) to view and manage patient flow under proper permissions.
Does GuardianMD provide documentation or reports for audits?
Yes. Each clearance exam generates time-stamped, audit-ready documentation, including encounter notes, signatures, and provider credentials, along with a documented physician oversight pathway through your assigned medical director or collaborating physician. Reports can be exported from the GuardianMD platform to support internal compliance reviews or board inquiries.
What kind of compliance support do I receive after onboarding?
Ongoing compliance support includes protocol reviews, documentation audits, policy updates, and training refreshers. GuardianMD’s support and clinical teams are always available to answer questions and help maintain alignment with current regulations.
Does GuardianMD integrate with my existing EMR or billing software?
GuardianMD is EMR agnostic, meaning our platform works alongside any clinic system. You’ll receive your telemed clearance results and documentation directly within the GuardianMD platform, which can then be easily exported or uploaded into your existing EMR or billing software for seamless recordkeeping and compliance.
How quickly can I start conducting Good Faith Exams after setup?
Once your compliance checklist is complete and you are onboarded on the platform with signed protocols and an assigned physician, you may immediately begin Telehealth exams with your provided clinic link.
What states do you service for Telemedicine?
Telehealth services available in all 50 states.
Does GuardianMD dispense or supply medications?
No. GuardianMD does not dispense, sell, compound, or ship medications. Any prescription is issued by the examining provider and filled by a pharmacy licensed in the patient’s state, selected by the clinic or patient.
How do we comply with Massachusetts' telemedicine provider disclosure requirements?
Provider: Christopher Seitz, MD
State of Licensure: Massachusetts
Medical License Number: 1015119
License Expiration Date: March 17, 2027
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (877) 340-1697
How do we comply with Rhode Island's telemedicine provider disclosure requirements?
Provider: Christopher Seitz, MD
State of Licensure: Rhode Island
Medical License Number: MD19296
License Expiration Date: June 29, 2028
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (877) 340-1697
How do we comply with Vermont's telemedicine provider disclosure requirements?
Provider: Christopher Seitz, MD
State of Licensure: Vermont
Medical License Number: 042.0016791-COMP
License Expiration Date: November 29, 2026
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (877) 340-1697
How do we comply with California's telemedicine provider disclosure requirements?
Provider: Christopher Seitz, MD
State of Licensure: California
Medical License Number: C 192233
License Expiration Date: December 30, 2027
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (877) 340-1697