Lexology June 25, 2020
During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we have seen a dramatic shift from in-person visits to telehealth services around the globe, unveiling what may be the new normal for providing healthcare services.
Regions around the world have quickly adapted to providing telehealth services as a means to prevent possible exposure to COVID-19 and allow for critical patients to get the in-person care they need. As the world begins the shift into a post-pandemic period, regions continue to develop and advance their telehealth service capabilities, with some global trends emerging. However, countries have approached the expansion in diverse ways, leading to a complex legal and regulatory landscape.
United States
The United States has historically been a leader in the development and implementation...