Several states expanded the availability of telehealth services during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the landscape of telehealth policy continues to evolve as policymakers evaluate its benefits.
According to CHA's review of state telehealth policies, key themes across the U.S. include:
- Expanding Medicaid coverage for telehealth via audio-only and virtual means.
- Prioritizing expanded access to behavioral health services.
- Implementing interstate compacts and licensure laws to increase access.
- Requiring prior consent under Medicaid when providing telehealth services.
