Potential Changes to Telemedicine and Gender-Affirming Care Under New Administration
Healthcare Innovation November 12, 2024
An expert weighs in on potential policy changes regarding gender-affirming care under the incoming administration
With the new administration coming into office, there’s a growing discussion about the potential impact on telemedicine and mental health practices, especially those offering gender-affirming care.
The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) published a news brief the day after the election. “President-elect Trump and his administration were strong proponents of telehealth during his first stay in the White House,” said Kyle Zebley, SVP of public policy for ATA and executive director of ATA Action. “It is our sincere hope that Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle act swiftly to advance a bill extending telehealth flexibilities and get it to President...