Chief Healthcare Executive January 6, 2022
There are a few standouts, but most states have too many restrictions, according to a new report.
Telehealth has expanded dramatically over the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and healthcare groups are urging Congress to ensure continued access to telehealth when the pandemic is over.
However, many states have their own barriers to telehealth access, according to a new report.
The report from the Reason Foundation, the Cicero Institute and the Pioneer Institute ranked every state for telehealth access. Many states fall short, the report said. Some obstacles include provisions barring patients from connecting with doctors in other states or recording voice messages with care instructions.
Only three states – Arizona, Florida and Indiana – allow healthcare...
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