Telehealth Groups Split Over Potential Interstate Licensing Frameworks

Telehealth stakeholders are divided over how to best facilitate interstate licensing of medical professionals to make virtual health care services available across state lines and maintain access to care for many patients even after the COVID-19 pandemic ends. While some organizations are interested in developing a national licensing infrastructure, others believe licensing power should solely be determined by state licensing boards and state compacts. The Biden administration and lawmakers are interested in implementing state licensing flexibilities. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra...