Telehealth/Telemedicine Services, Payment, and Professional Licensing State Law Survey

Summary

This practice note is a state law survey that discusses state telehealth/telemedicine services, payment, and professional licensing rules. Highlighted issues include definitions of telehealth and telemedicine, covered providers, provider licensing requirements, and rules related to payment for telehealth services by Medicaid and other public healthcare programs and health insurance companies. Where applicable, this survey discusses important state administrative agency materials relating to the provision of telemedicine during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Links to key laws, regulations, and agency materials are also included.