(1) The department may adopt rules to implement *section 3, chapter 213, Laws of 2020.

(2) The department must adopt rules, policies, and processes governing the use of telemedicine for independent medical examinations under *section 3, chapter 213, Laws of 2020. Development of rules may include a pilot project. Consideration should be given to all available research regarding the use of telemedicine for independent medical examinations.

*Reviser’s note: 2020 c 213 § 3 is codified as RCW 51.36.070.