US: Telehealth Policy Trackers
This webpage from Manatt provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of telehealth policy in the United States for Q2 of 2024. It features the "Manatt Telehealth Policy Tracker," which monitors ongoing developments in state and federal telehealth legislation, regulations, and guidelines.
Some highlighted trends:
State-Level Regulatory Flexibility: Many states are extending or making permanent the telehealth flexibilities introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes measures such as allowing telehealth services to be delivered across state lines and expanding the types of healthcare providers authorized to offer telehealth.
Reimbursement Parity: There is a growing trend toward ensuring reimbursement parity between telehealth and in-person services. States are increasingly adopting policies that require health insurance providers to reimburse telehealth services at the same rate as in-person consultations, promoting wider adoption of telehealth.
Privacy and Security Standards: With the increased use of telehealth, there is a heightened focus on maintaining robust privacy and security standards. States are implementing stricter guidelines to protect patient data and ensure that telehealth platforms comply with existing health information privacy laws.(ChatGPT-assisted summary)