The Center for Connected Health Policy has created a resource, COVID-19 Related State Actions, which provides links to all state-related actions on telehealth that have been issued in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Information is provided on executive orders, changes to Medicaid/Medicaid managed care, specific legislation passed, and any guidance given by the state to private health plans.
Quick links
- States Waiving Licensure Requirements/Renewals See: Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)
- States Waiving In-State Licensure Requirements for Telehealth See: Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB)
- View a Quick Reference Chart which categorizes the below listed State Actions
- View the full resource on CCHP’s website.
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