Pharmacy Times September 23, 2022
Certain states are proposing that out-of-state telemedicine care should be more accessible, which researchers believe is a trend that will continue.
The relaxation of out-of-state telemedicine restrictions could make it more convenient for certain populations to access medical care, according to a study published in JAMA Health Forum. The study authors also identified mental illness as the reason for many out-of-state telemedicine visits.
“We find that during a period where licensure regulations were temporarily waived, out-of-state telemedicine visits were common and used most by patients who live near state borders or in rural communities, those receiving primary care services and mental health treatment, and those receiving cancer care,” the researchers wrote in the report.
During the pandemic, most states temporality...
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