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The bill was supported by a coalition of 6 senators and 3 representatives, as well as a number of other industry groups, health systems and tech vendors.

A dozen organizations are asking for approval of the so called "bridge" legislation that would allow providers to use telemedicine during the transition period.

The bill would allow video-based services using doctors licensed and living in the state; opponents said residents deserve face-to-face medical care.

Final rules require access to health information, spur innovation and aim to end information blocking.

Medicare beneficiaries may be able to receive wellness visits, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis and "prolonged evaluation and management services" via telehealth.

Texas-based company falsely claimed in an advertisement and on its website that it could permanently improve a child's focus, memory and school performance.

Missouri Telehealth Network received $1.5M to create the Show-Me Extension for Community Health Outcomes program, offering training for specialized treatments.

Under the law - deductibles, co-insurance or other conditions for coverage of telemedicine cannot differ from those for in-person visits.

Medicare-administered by the CMS will temporarily pay clinicians to provide telehealth services for beneficiaries residing across the entire country.

Veterans will no longer be required to travel to a VA facility, and can receive telemedicine treatment from anywhere, including their home or a community center.