HHS Allows Telehealth Services Across State Lines Via PREP Act

HHS’ latest application of the PREP Act allows doctors to provide certain COVID-19 pandemic-related services via telehealth across state lines -- effectively allowing the providers to avoid long-standing cross-state licensure requirements for a limited number of services. Krista Drobac, Alliance for Connected Care executive director, said this is an effective use of the public health emergency law. The alliance hopes CMS will continue to allow telehealth services across state lines after the pandemic. The pandemic waivers provide a unique opportunity...