Regulation and Compliance in Telemedicine: Viewpoint.
expert_opinion · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 39847413.
- Also identified by DOI 10.2196/53558 and PMC identifier 11803321.
- Licence recorded as CC BY.
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Abstract
The US COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ended on May 11, 2023. Lawmakers and regulators extended some flexibilities while they deliberate effective long-term telemedicine policy. Here, we discuss critical challenges in telemedicine compliance and regulation grounded in scholarly literature and current events. We specifically consider obstacles and progress toward solutions in telemedicine law and regulation regarding privacy and security issues, care across state borders, and prescribing over telemedicine in the United States. We conclude that simplified policies are needed to keep telemedicine accessible to providers and patients and that current privacy and security measures need refinement to protect patients appropriately.
Medical subject headings
- Telemedicine
- COVID-19