State Activity
June 27, 2023
ATA Action's State Legislative Tracker 01/2024
State Legislative Tracker
The report chart tracks critical state legislation ATA Action supports, supports with amendments, and opposes.
State Tracker ATA Terminology and Policy Language
The standardized telehealth terminology and policy language for states on medical practice was developed by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) to serve as a toolkit for state policymakers throughout the country as they grapple with crafting telehealth laws that work in the best interest of their constituents. The policy options and terminology, if adopted by state legislatures, will expand patient access to healthcare services, improve quality of care and reduce costs through the use of telehealth.
September 5, 2022
ATA's Telehealth Terminology and Policy Language for States on Coverage and Reimbursement
ATA Terminology and Policy Language
The standardized telehealth terminology and policy language for states on coverage and reimbursement was developed by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) to serve as a toolkit for state policymakers throughout the country as they grapple with crafting telehealth laws that work in the best interest of their constituents. The policy options and terminology, if adopted by state legislatures, will expand patient access to healthcare services, improve quality of care and reduce costs through the use of telehealth.
ATA Action sent a letter to the a member of the Maryland SB 541 conference Committee
March 29, 2024
ATA Action sent another letter to the Georgia Composite Medial Board regarding the prescription of controlled substances.
ATA Action sent another letter to the Georgia Composite Medial Board regarding the prescription of controlled substances.
March 29, 2024
ATA Action sent a letter regarding Rhode Island HB 7787
ATA Action sent a letter regarding Rhode Island HB 7787
March 29, 2024
ATA Action sent a letter in support but recommending changes to District of Columbia B25-0545
ATA Action sent a letter in support but recommending changes to District of Columbia B25-0545.
March 29, 2024
ATA Action sent a letter in support of California AB 2339
ATA Action sent a letter in support of California AB 2339
ATA Action sent a letter withdrawing support for Tennessee SB 1881
March 22, 2024
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Pennsylvania HB 1512
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Pennsylvania HB 1512
March 22, 2024
ATA Action sent a letter commenting on Illinois HB 4093
ATA Action sent a letter commenting on Illinois HB 4093
March 22, 2024
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Rhode Island SB 2179
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Rhode Island SB 2179
March 22, 2024
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Rhode Island SB 2619
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Rhode Island SB 2619
March 22, 2024
ATA Action sent a letter commenting on Rhode Island SB 2500
ATA Action sent a letter commenting on Rhode Island SB 2500
March 8, 2024
ATA Action sent a letter raising concerns with a Nebraska Medicaid telehealth rulemaking
ATA Action sent a letter raising concerns with a Nebraska Medicaid telehealth rulemaking
March 8, 2024
ATA Action sent a letter commenting on an Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services telehealth rule
ATA Action sent a letter commenting on an Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services telehealth rule.
March 8, 2024
ATA Action sent a letter commenting on Maryland SB 541
ATA Action sent a letter commenting on Maryland SB 541
ATA Action sent a letter raising concerns with Oregon HB 4130.
March 1, 2024
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Missouri SB 851
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Missouri SB 851
February 23, 2024
ATA ACTION SUPPORT OF AB 2051 – Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
ATA ACTION SUPPORT OF AB 2051 – Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
February 23, 2024
ATA ACTION SUPPORT OF Connecticut HB 5198
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Colorado Senate Bill 141.
February 21, 2024
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Colorado Senate Bill 141
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Colorado Senate Bill 141.
February 21, 2024
ATA Action sent a letter in support of New Jersey Assembly Bill 2803
ATA Action sent a letter in support of New Jersey A2803.
February 16, 2024
ATA Action sent a letter opposing proposed Oklahoma Board of Optometry telemedicine rules
ATA Action sent a letter opposing proposed Oklahoma Board of Optometry telemedicine rules.
February 16, 2024
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Washington SB 5821
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Washington SB 5821
February 16, 2024
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Washington SB 5481
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Washington SB 5481
February 16, 2024
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Alaska SB 91
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Alaska SB 91
February 16, 2024
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Wisconsin SB 823
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Wisconsin SB 823
February 16, 2024
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Tennessee SB 1881
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Tennessee SB 1881
February 9, 2024
ATA ACTION OPPOSITION TO OREGON HOUSE BILL 4130
ATA ACTION OPPOSITION TO OREGON HOUSE BILL 4130
February 9, 2024
ATA ACTION WITHDRAWALS SUPPORT FOR MICHIGAN HOUSE BILL 4131
ATA ACTION WITHDRAWALS SUPPORT FOR MICHIGAN HOUSE BILL 4131
February 9, 2024
ATA ACTION COMMENTS IN OPPOSITION TO HAWAII HOUSE BILL 1566 “RELATING TO CONSUMER HEALTH DATA”
ATA ACTION COMMENTS IN OPPOSITION TO HAWAII HOUSE BILL 1566 “RELATING TO CONSUMER HEALTH DATA”
January 12, 2024
ATA Action Letter in Support of Wisconsin AB500
ATA Action Letter to Wisconsin State Assembly
ATA Action sent a letter to the Wisconsin State Assembly in support of AB500.
January 12, 2024
ATA Action Letter in Support of South Carolina HB 4159
ATA Action Letter to South Carolina State House
ATA Action sent a letter to the South Carolina State House of Representatives in support of bill 4159.
January 12, 2024
ATA Action Letter in Support of Washington SB 5821
ATA Action Letter to Washington State Senate
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Washington Senate Bill 5821.
January 12, 2024
ATA Action Letter Commenting on Vermont MOUD Regulation
ATA Action Letter to Vermont Department of Health
ATA Action sent a letter commenting on the Vermont opioid use disorder regulation.
January 12, 2024
ATA Action Letter Raising Concerns with New York A 4983
ATA Action Letter to NY Assembly
ATA Action sent a letter raising concerns on Assembly Bill 4983-B.
December 1, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Arizona Department of Health Services
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter expressing our support of the proposed rulemaking to Title 9, Chapter 16, Article 10, Out-of-State telehealth Providers and provide comments regarding a recommended change to the rule.
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services regarding the MI Medicaid Policy bulletin MMP 23-10 which provides updated guidelines for Medicaid reimbursed telemedicine services subsequent to the conclusion of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
October 20, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the New Hampshire Board of Psychologists
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter regarding the proposed New Hampshire Telepass Rule for psychologists
October 20, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Maine Legislature
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter commenting on privacy legislation in Maine.
October 20, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Massachusetts Senate
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter commenting on Massachusetts Senate Bill 227.
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter to the Texas Governor and Texas Board of Optometry
July 31, 2023
ATA Action Letter to Mississippi Insurance Department
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action letter to Mississippi Insurance Department
July 26, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter to the New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee
July 21, 2023
ATA Action Letter to Oregon Board of Pharmacy
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action letter to Oregon Board of Pharmacy
July 20, 2023
ATA Action Letter to DC Committee on Health
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action letter to DC Committee on Health
July 19, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Wisconsin Senate
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter of support for Wisconsin SB 135
July 19, 2023
ATA Action Comments On The Board of Examiners In Optometry Proposed Rules Regarding Telehealth
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action letter to the Delaware Board of Optometry
June 30, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Pennsylvania Legislature
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Pennsylvania SB 739
June 27, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the DC Committee on Health
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter to express support for Bill 25-125, the Uniform Telehealth Act of 2023.
June 27, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Massachusetts General Assembly
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter to the Massachusetts General Assembly commenting on S. 184
June 2, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the California Senate
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter of support for AB 1369
June 2, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the New York State Legislature
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent letters in support of New York S 6733/A 7316.
June 2, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Wisconsin General Assembly
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent letters of support for Wisconsin AB 205/SB 194
June 2, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Texas State Senate
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter of opposition to the Senate Substitute of Texas HB 1771
May 22, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Nevada Legislature
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter to the Nevada State Legislature regarding SB 370
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter in support of Rhode Island SB 574.
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter to the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Financial Services in support of provision present in Bills H. 986, S. 655, H. 1073 and S. 618.
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services regarding the MI Medicaid Policy bulletin MMP 23-10 which provides updated guidelines for Medicaid reimbursed telemedicine services subsequent to the conclusion of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
April 28, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the North Carolina State Medical Board
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter to the North Carolina State Medical Board regarding their Telemedicine Position Statement
April 21, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Alabama General Assembly
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter to the Alabama General Assembly regarding HB 306
April 21, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the North Carolina State Senate
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter to the North Carolina General Assembly regarding HB 576
April 21, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the North Carolina General Assembly
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter to the North Carolina General Assembly regarding HB 576
April 21, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Louisiana State Senate
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter to the Louisiana State Senate regarding SB 66
April 21, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Connecticut General Assembly
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter to the Connecticut General Assembly regarding House Bill 6562
April 14, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Missouri State Senate
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter to the Missouri State Senate regarding SB 418
April 14, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the South Carolina State Legislature
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter to the South Carolina State Legislature regarding H 4159
April 14, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Nevada Legislature
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action sent a letter to the Nevada State Legislature regarding AB 198
April 14, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Maine Legislature
ATA Action Letter
The ATA sent a letter to the Maine State Legislature regarding LD 1059
April 14, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Maine Legislature
ATA Action Letter
The ATA sent a letter to the Maine State Legislature regarding LD 757
April 14, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Texas State Senate
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to express opposition to Senate Bill 2527
March 31, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Oklahoma Board of Optometry
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a comment letter regarding proposed rule 505:10-5-19 addressing telemedicine encounters in the practice of optometry.
March 29, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Florida House of Representatives Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a comment letter expressing support for Florida HB 267
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a comment letter expressing support for SB 119
March 29, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Missouri Senate
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a comment letter requesting amendment to SB 418
March 29, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Missouri House of Representatives
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a comment letter requesting amendment to HB 710
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a comment letter expressing support for Kentucky HB 311
March 29, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Florida House Judiciary Committee
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a comment letter requesting amendment to Florida HB 1355
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter expressing support of Texas HB 2727
March 29, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Connecticut State Senate
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a comment letter to the Connecticut State Senate regarding SB 3
March 29, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the California State Assembly AB 1241
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the California State Assembly expressing support of AB 1241
March 29, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the California State Assembly
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the California General Assembly expressing strong support of AB 232
March 14, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Idaho State Senate
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a comment letter to the Idaho State Senate regarding HB 162
March 14, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Connecticut State Senate
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a comment letter to the Connecticut State Senate regarding SB 1176
March 14, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the California State Assembly
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the California General Assembly expressing strong support of AB 254
March 1, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Maryland General Assembly
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the Maryland General Assembly commenting on HB 995.
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the New Hampshire Senate Health & Human Services Committee expressing support for SB 238.
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the Arizona Senate Health & Human Services Committee expressing support for SB 1334
February 17, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Maryland Senate Finance Committee
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the Maryland Senate Finance Committee expressing support for SB 439
February 17, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Montana House Committee of Human Services
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the Montana House Committee of Human Services to express strong support of HB 409
February 17, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the New York General Assembly
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the New York General Assembly expressing strong support of AB 3391
February 17, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Maryland House of Representatives
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the Maryland House of Representatives expressing strong support of HB 475: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact.
February 17, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Washington State Legislature
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the Washington State Legislature commenting on HB 1155, the Washington My Health My Data Act
February 10, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Hawai Senate Committee on Labor and Technology
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the Hawaii Senate Committee on Labor and Technology expressing support with amendment for Senate Bill 684 relating to Medicaid and insurance coverage for telehealth
February 10, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Georgia House Committee on Health
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the Georgia House Committee expressing support for HB 203
February 10, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the New Hampshire House Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the New Hampshire House Committee on Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs to express our support of House Bill 500 relating to telehealth prescribing.
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the Hawaii House Committee on Health & Homelessness expressing support of HB 907
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the Washington Senate Health and Long-Term Care Committee expressing support of SB 5481
January 27, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Indiana House Committee on Public Health
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the Indiana House Committee on Public Health expressing support of HB 1352
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the Missouri Governmental Accountability Senate Committee expressing support of Senate Bill 79
January 27, 2023
ULC'S New Model Telemedicine Guidelines
ULC Guidelines
The ULC’s latest guidance document includes technology-neutral policy prescriptions that are in general agreement with ATA policy principles.
January 27, 2023
FSMB'S New Model Telemedicine Guidelines
FSMB Guidelines
The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) recently revised its telemedicine guidelines for the first time since 2014.
January 27, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the Utah House Business and Labor Committee
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the Utah House Business and Labor Committee expressing support of HB 159
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the North Dakota Senate Committee on Human Services expressing support with amendment for Senate Bill 2160
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter expressing support for Senate Bill 232 relating to permitting out-of-state physicians and physician assistants to provide care in Oregon.
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the VA House Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions expressing support for House Bill 1602.
January 18, 2023
ATA Action Letter to the VA Senate Committee on Education and Health
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the VA Senate Committee on Education and Health, expressing support for Senate Bill 1418.
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the Washington State House of Representatives, to express support for HB 1027.
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the Washington State Senate expressing support for SB 5036.
December 21, 2022
ATA Action Letter to the Ohio Medical Board
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the Ohio Medical Board to express support for rule 4731-37-01 regarding telehealth.
December 16, 2022
ATA Action Letter to the Vermont Agency of Human Services
ATA Action Letter
ATA Action wrote a letter to the Vermont Agency of Human Services expressing support for the proposed amendments to the Agency’s Health Care Administrative Rules section 3.101.
December 16, 2022
ATA Action Letter to the Maryland Department of Health
ATA Action Comments
ATA Action sent a letter to the Maryland Department of Health commenting on proposed rules pertaining to telehealth services.
December 16, 2022
ATA Action Letter to the Mississippi Department of Health
ATA Action Letter to Mississippi Department of Health
ATA Action sent a letter to the Mississippi Department of Health in opposition to provisions of Proposed Rule 8.1.5 related to telehealth practices for occupational therapists
November 21, 2022
ATA Action Letter to Oregon Board of Pharmacy
ATA Action Letter to Oregon Board of Pharmacy
ATA Action sent a letter to the Oregon Board of Pharmacy in support of the proposed amendments to the telemedicine law.
November 18, 2022
ATA Action's State Legislative Tracker 2022
State Legislative Tracker
The report chart tracks critical state legislation ATA Action supports, supports with amendments, and opposes. The ATA Activity in The States chart tracks all ATA activity that has occurred in each state such as submitted comments and testimony.
ATA State Legislative Tracker November 17, 2022
ATA Action Letter to Maryland Health Care Commission Commenting on Telehealth Recommendations
ATA Action Letter to Maryland HCC
ATA Action sent a letter to the Maryland Health Care Commission commenting on their telehealth recommendations.
ATA Action Letter to New Jersey Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to New Jersey state legislature in support of S3061.
ATA Action Letter to New Jersey Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter of support for S3236/A4629.
October 12, 2022
ATA Action Letter Commenting on New Jersey State AB 2193
ATA Action Letter to New Jersey Assembly
ATA Action sent a letter in opposition to New Jersey AB2193 in its current form and to offer our thoughts to help improve this bill.
October 12, 2022
ATA Action Letter in Opposition to New Jersey AB4485/S3216
ATA Action Letter to New Jersey Assembly
ATA Action sent a letter in opposition to A4485/S3216 wherein the proposed legislation excludes telehealth services from network adequacy requirements.
ATA Action Letter in Opposition to IL rule
ATA Action submitted comments in opposition to Illinois regulation 19549.
September 27, 2022
ATA Action Letter to New York Department of Health on Remote Prescription of Controlled Substances
ATA Action Letter to New York DOH
ATA Action sent a letter to the NY Department of Health asking for clarity on the remote prescription of controlled substances.
September 23, 2022
ATA Action Letter to Washington Department of Health
ATA Action Letter to Washington DOH
ATA Action sent a letter to the Washington DOH outlining some concerns with the recent proposed home health rule.
September 19, 2022
ATA Action Letter Commenting on New Mexico Proposed Telemedicine Rules
ATA Action Letter to New Mexico Medical Board
ATA Action sent a letter to the New Mexico Medical Board commenting on their proposed telemedicine rules.
September 1, 2022
ATA Action Letter to Wisconsin Department of Health
ATA Action Letter to Wisconsin DOH
ATA Action sent a letter to the Wisconsin Department of Health in support of recent telemedicine rules.
ATA Action Letter to California State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the California State Legislature commenting on AB32.
July 29, 2022
ATA Action Letter to West Virginia Board of Optometry
ATA Action Letter to West Virginia Board of Optometry
ATA Action sent a letter to the West Virginia Board of Optometry voicing our concerns with their proposed rules.
ATA Action Letter to Michigan State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the Michigan State Legislature in support of Senate Bill 1135 and commenting on provisions relating to the medical assistance program and the Healthy Michigan program telehealth policy.
ATA Action Letter to California State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the California State Legislature commenting on AB32.
ATA Action FSMB One-Pager
This one pager outlines the critical updates made to the 2022 FSMB Telemedicine Model Policy.
ATA Action Letter to California State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the California State Legislature commenting on AB2089.
June 2, 2022
Stakeholder letter to Ohio Common Sense Initiative
Stakeholder Letter
ATA, ATA Action and 6 other organizations sent a letter to the Ohio Common Sense Initiative expressing our opposition to certain provisions in proposed rule 4731-37-01 regarding telehealth services.
June 2, 2022
ATA Action Letter to Kentucky State Legislature
ATA Action Letter to Kentucky State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the Kentucky State Legislature expressing our concerns regarding provisions in proposed rule 907 KAR 003:170, a rule applying to telehealth service coverage and reimbursement within Kentucky’s Medicaid program.
ATA Action Letter to Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
June 2, 2022
ATA Action Letter to PA Department of State
ATA Action Letter to Pennsylvania
ATA Action sent a letter to the PA Secretary of State expressing concerns about potential consequences for Pennsylvanians receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) via telemedicine resulting from the expiration of the Department of State’s professional licensure waivers.
May 23, 2022
ATA Action Letter to Oregon Board of Pharmacy
ATA Action Letter to Oregon Board of Pharmacy
ATA Action send a letter to the Oregon Board of Pharmacy requesting that the Board revise OAR 855-019-0210(2)(a) to align with recent changes to Oregon’s telemedicine law pursuant to HB 4034.
ATA Action Letter to Ohio Common Sense Initiative
ATA Action sent comments to the Ohio Common Sense Initiative in regards to proposed rule 4731-37-01 related to telehealth.
ATA Action Letter to New York Board
ATA Action sent a letter commenting on New York Medicaid Telehealth Rule.
May 13, 2022
ATA Action Letter to Rhode Island Department of Health Regarding Recent Telemedicine Rule
ATA Action Letter to Rhode Island Department of Health
ATA Action letter to Rhode Island Department of Health to review the telemedicine rule 216-RICR-40-05-1.
ATA Action Letter to New York State Legislature
ATA Action Letter to New York State Legislature in Support of Senate Bill 6846.
ATA Action Letter to Maine Medical Board
ATA Action sent a letter to the Maine Medical Board commenting on the Joint Telehealth Rule.
ATA Action Letter to Iowa State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the Iowa State Legislature in support of House File 2245.
ATA Action Letter to California State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the California State Legislature commenting on Senate Bill 1189.
ATA Action Letter to Colorado State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to Colorado State Legislature commenting on Senate Bill 22-181.
ATA Action Letter to Louisiana State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to Louisiana State Legislature in support for House Bill 624.
ATA Action Letter to Colorado State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to Colorado State Legislature in support of Senate Bill 22-077.
ATA Action Letter to California State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the California State Legislature commenting on Assembly Bill 2089.
April 12, 2022
ATA's Standard of Care One-Pager
SOC One-Pager
This ATA one-pager outlines the standard of care as it relates to state and federal public policy.
ATA Action Letter to Ohio Vision Board
ATA Action sent a letter to the Ohio Vision Professional Board in opposition to proposed rule regarding telehealth services.
ATA Action Letter to NY Workers Compensation Board
ATA Action sent a letter to the New Workers Compensation Board commenting on the proposed rule.
March 30, 2022
ATA Action Letter to California State Legislature Commenting on 2022-23 Budget Trailer Bill
ATA Action Letter to California State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the California Assembly and Senate commenting on the provisions in the 2022-23 budget trailer bill relating to Medi-Cal telehealth policy.
ATA Action Letter to Vermont State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the Vermont State Legislature in support of House Bill 665.
ATA Action Letter to Delaware State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the Delaware State Legislature in support of House Bill 334.
ATA Action sent a letter to the South Carolina state legislature in support of Senate Bill 1179.
ATA Action Letter to Connecticut State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the Connecticut State Legislature commenting on House Bill 5450.
ATA Action Letter to Missouri State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the Missouri State Legislature in support of Senate Bill 1002.
ATA Action Letter to Mississippi State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the Mississippi State Legislature in support of Senate Bill 2738.
March 11, 2022
ATA Action Alabama HB423/SB272 One-Pagers
ATA Action Alabama One-Pager
ATA Action created a one-pager explaining why the legislators should vote no on this restrictive bill. If enacted, Alabama would become the most restrictive state in the country when it comes to telehealth access.
ATA Letter to Alabama State Legislature
ATA Action letter to the Alabama State Legislature commenting on House Bill 423.
ATA Action Letter to Connecticut State Legislature
ATA Action letter to the Connecticut State Legislature in support of House Bill 5046.
ATA Action Letter on NY Budget
ATA Action sent a letter to the New York Governor’s office, Senate Majority office, and the State Assembly commenting on the budget relating to telehealth.
ATA Action Letter to Ohio Medical Board
ATA Action sent a letter to the Ohio Medical Board commenting on the proposed telehealth rules.
February 28, 2022
ATA Action Letter to Arkansas Medical Board in Support of Proposed Rule
ATA Action Letter to Arkansas Medical Board
ATA Action sent a letter to the Arkansas Medical Board in support of proposed rule 2.8 – establishing a patient/provider relationship.
ATA Action Letter to Idaho State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the Idaho State Legislature in support of Senate Bill 1328.
ATA Action Letter to Tennessee State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the Tennessee State Legislature in support of SB2453.
ATA Action Letter to Virginia State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the Virginia State Legislature in support of Senate Bill 369.
February 18, 2022
ATA Action Letter to Washington State Legislature Commenting on Substitute House Bill 1821
ATA Action Letter to Washington State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the Washington State Legislature commenting on Substitute House Bill 1821.
February 18, 2022
ATA Action Letter to Tennessee State Legislature in Support of HB1973
ATA Action Letter to Tennessee State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the Tennessee State Legislature in support of HB1973.
ATA Action Letter to South Carolina State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the South Carolina State Legislature in support of House Bill 4085.
February 16, 2022
ATA Action Letter to Ohio Vision Professionals Board in Opposition to Proposed Rule
ATA Letter to Ohio Vision Professionals Board
ATA Action sent a letter to Ohio Vision Professionals Board in opposition to proposed rule.
February 16, 2022
ATA Action Letter to Alaska State Legislature Commenting on HB265
ATA Action Letter to Alaska State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the Alaska State Legislature commenting on House Bill 265.
February 16, 2022
ATA Action Letter to Utah State Legislature in Opposition of HB 365
ATA Action Letter to Utah State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the Utah State Legislature in opposition of House Bill 365.
February 15, 2022
ATA Action Letter to West Virginia State Legislature in Opposition to Originating Bill Regarding Telehealth
ATA Action Letter to West Virginia State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the West Virginia State Legislature in opposition to the Senate Judiciary Committee’s originating bill regarding telehealth.
February 14, 2022
ATA Action Letter to Georgia State Legislature in Support of HB629
ATA Letter to Georgia State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the Georgia State Legislature in support of House Bill 629.
February 11, 2022
ATA Action Letter to Missouri State Legislature in Support of HB 2165
ATA Action Letter to Missouri State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the Missouri State Legislature in support of House Bill 2165.
February 11, 2022
ATA Comments on FSMB Draft Report on Telemedicine
ATA Comments to FSMB
The ATA sent a letter to the Federation of State Medical Boards commenting on their draft telemedicine report.
February 9, 2022
ATA and ATDA Teledentistry Guiding Principles
Teledentistry Guiding Principles
The American Telemedicine Association and the American TeleDentistry Association worked in collaboration to create these guiding principles for state legislators and other lawmakers to use as a resource when implementing teledentistry policies.
ATA Action Letter to New Hampshire State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the New Hampshire state legislature in support of Senate Bill 390.
ATA Action Letter to Minnesota State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the Minnesota State Legislature in support of Senate Filing 2302.
February 4, 2022
ATA Action Letter to Utah State Legislature in Support of SB151
ATA Action Letter to Utah State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the Utah State Legislature in support of Senate Bill 151.
February 2, 2022
ATA Action Letter to Kentucky State Legislature in Support HB188
ATA Action Letter to Kentucky State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter of support for House Bill 188 to the Kentucky State Legislature.
February 2, 2022
ATA Action Letter to Ohio Medical Board on Telehealth Proposed Rules
ATA Action Letter to Ohio Medical Board
ATA Action sent a letter to the Ohio Medical Board expressing concerns about language in the proposed new rule 4731-37-01 regarding telehealth and amendments to rule 4731-11-09 regarding controlled substance and telehealth prescribing.
February 1, 2022
ATA Action Letter to Indiana State Legislature in Support of SB251
ATA Letter to Indiana State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter of support of Senate Bill 251 to the Indiana State Legislature.
ATA Action Letter to Mississippi State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Mississippi State Legislature in support of House Bill 447.
ATA Action Letter to New Hampshire State Legislature
ATA Action sent a letter to the New Hampshire State Legislature commenting on Senate Bill 430.
January 21, 2022
ATA Letter to West Virginia State Legislature in Support of SB371
ATA Letter to West Virginia State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the West Virginia state legislature in support of SB371, as currently written.
January 21, 2022
ATA Letter to Florida State Legislatures in Support of HB17
ATA Letter to Florida State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Florida State Legislature in support of HB 17.
January 21, 2022
ATA Letter to Kansas State Legislature in Opposition of SB121
ATA Letter to Kansas State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Kansas State Legislature in opposition of Senate Bill 121.
January 19, 2022
ATA Letter to Georgia State Legislature in Support of HB629
ATA Letter to Georgia State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Georgia State Legislature in support of House Bill 629.
January 19, 2022
ATA Letter to New York State Legislature in Support of SB 5505
ATA Letter to New York State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the New York State Legislature in support of Senate Bill 5505.
January 19, 2022
ATA Letter to South Dakota State Legislature in Support of HB 1029
ATA Letter to South Dakota Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the South Dakota State Legislature in support of HB 1029.
January 18, 2022
ATA Letter to Washington State Legislature Commenting on HB 1821
ATA Letter to Washington State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Washington State Legislature commenting and seeking amendments on House Bill 1821.
January 14, 2022
ATA Letter to Maryland State Legislature in Support of SB 154
ATA Letter to Maryland State Legislators
The ATA sent a letter to the Maryland State Legislature in support of Senate Bill 154, which if enacted, would allow Maryland to adopt the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Compact.
ATA Letter to Mississippi Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Mississippi House Insurance Committee commenting on House Bill 452.
December 31, 2021
ATA's 2021 State Legislative Tracker
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ATA State Legislative Tracker 2021
The ATA’s state legislative tracker for the year 2021.
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ATA Letter to Mississippi Board
The ATA sent a letter to the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure commenting on language in the proposed rule regarding store-and-forward (also known as asynchronous) technologies.
November 17, 2021
ATA Letter to Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
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ATA Letter to Texas Dental Board
The ATA sent a letter to the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners commenting on the proposed rule relating to teledentistry.
November 9, 2021
ATA Letter to Ohio State Legislature in Support of Senate Substitute Version of HB122
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ATA Letter to Ohio State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Ohio State Legislature in support of the Senate substitute version of HB 122 while offering amendments.
November 3, 2021
ATA Letter to Pennsylvania State Legislature in Support of SB 705
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ATA Letter to Pennsylvania State Legislature
The ATA sent another letter of support of SB 705 to the Pennsylvania State Legislature.
November 3, 2021
ATA Letter to the Michigan State Legislature in Support of SB166
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ATA Letter to Michigan State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to Michigan State legislators in support of Senate Bill 166.
October 14, 2021
ATA Letter to Massachusetts State Legislature in Support of HB 2367
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ATA Letter to Massachusetts State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Massachusetts State Legislature in support of House Bill 2367.
September 30, 2021
ATA Letter to Ohio State Legislature in Support of HB 122
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ATA Letter to Ohio State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Ohio State Legislature in support of House Bill 122 and offered a few suggested amendments.
September 27, 2021
ATA Letter to Ohio State Legislature in Support of Senate Bill 204
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ATA Letter to Ohio State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Ohio State Legislature in support of Senate Bill 204, which would enter Ohio into the Counseling Compact.
September 8, 2021
ATA Letter to the Alaska State Legislature in Support of SB3006
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ATA Letter to Alaska State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Alaska State Legislature in support of Senate Bill 3006.
September 3, 2021
New Jersey One-Pager Signed by ATA and 36 Organizations Urging NJ Governor to Sign S2559/A4179
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NJ One-Pager
The ATA and 36 other organizations signed a one-pager urging New Jersey Governor Murphy to sign S2559/A4179 into law which would permanently allow patients to continue utilizing telehealth services beyond the pandemic.
August 20, 2021
ATA Letter to Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine
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ATA Letter to Maine Board
The ATA sent a letter to the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine highlighting the various benefits of telehealth for the Board to consider during the rulemaking process.
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ATA Letter to New Mexico Medical Board
The ATA sent a letter to the New Mexico Medical Board ahead of their upcoming discussion commenting on licensure exceptions for out-of-state providers treating New Mexico patients via telemedicine technologies.
August 10, 2021
ATA Letter to Ohio Medical Board on Telemedicine FAQs
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ATA Letter to Ohio Medical Board
The ATA sent a letter to the Ohio Medical Board seeking for clarification on the recently published telemedicine FAQs.
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ATA Letter to West Virginia Board of Medicine
The ATA sent a letter to the West Virginia Board of Medicine commenting on the proposed telehealth rules.
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ATA Letter to California State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to California State Legislators in opposition to SB 457 unless amended.
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ATA Letter to New Jersey Governor
The ATA sent a letter urging Governor Phil Murphy to sign SB 2559.
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ATA Letter to Ohio State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to Ohio State Legislators in support for provisions in House Bill 110.
June 17, 2021
ATA Letter of Opposition To California Assembly Bill 457
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ATA Letter of Opposition To California Assembly Bill 457
The ATA submitted a letter to the California Senate in opposition of Assembly Bill 457.
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ATA Letter of Support for Michigan House Bill 4356- Senate Substitute 1
The ATA submitted a letter to the Michigan Senate in support of House Bill 4356 – Senate Substitute 1.
June 14, 2021
ATA Letter of Support Massachusetts House Bill 1284 and Senate Bill 163: An Act Relative to Nurse Licensure Compacts
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ATA Letter of Support Massachusetts HB 1284 and SB 163
The ATA submitted a letter to the Massachusetts Joint Committee of Health Care Financing in support of House Bill 1284 and Senate bill 163, An Act Relative to Nurse Licensure Compacts.
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ATA Letter to New York Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the New York Legislature in support of Senate Bill 6846.
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ATA Letter to Pennsylvania Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Pennsylvania Legislature in support of Senate Bill 705.
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ATA Letter to Illinois State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Illinois State Legislature in support of House Bill 3308.
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ATA Letter to California State Assembly
The ATA sent a letter to the California State Assembly in opposition to section 4 of SB 642.
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ATA Letter to Wisconsin State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to Wisconsin State Legislators in support of Senate Bill 309.
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ATA Letter to Wisconsin State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to Wisconsin State Legislators in support of Assembly Bill 296.
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ATA Letter to Minnesota State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Minnesota State Legislature commenting on House File 2128, specifically the telehealth article.
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ATA Letter to Texas State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Texas State Legislature in support of House Bill 4.
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ATA Letters to Iowa State Legislature
The ATA sent letters to the Iowa State Legislature expressing concerns about problematic language in House File 893 and Senate Study Bill 1276 regarding mental health services provided via telehealth.
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ATA Letter to Nevada State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Nevada State Legislature in support of Senate Bill 5.
May 6, 2021
ATA Letter to Maine State Legislature Commenting on Telehealth Bills Pending Before Committee
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ATA Letter to Maine State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Maine State Legislature commenting on the telehealth bills pending before the committee.
April 23, 2021
ATA Letter to Oregon State Legislature in Support of HB 2508
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ATA Letter to Oregon State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Oregon State Legislature in support of and commenting on House Bill 2508 as amended, which requires public and private payers to reimburse health care services provided via telemedicine and revises Oregon’s definition of telemedicine as it relates to insurance.
April 21, 2021
ATA Letter to Delaware State Legislature Commenting and Offering Amendments on HB 160
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ATA Letter to Delaware State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Delaware State Legislature commenting on and offering amendments to HB 160.
April 19, 2021
One-Pager on the ATA's Opposition to CA AB 457
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One-Pager on CA AB 457
The ATA created a one-pager which lays out why we oppose AB 457 and shows other groups who oppose the bill as well.
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ATA Letter to Louisiana State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Louisiana State Legislature in support of House Bill 270.
April 14, 2021
ATA Letter to Rhode Island State Legislators Commenting on and Offering Amendments to HB 6032
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ATA Letter to Rhode Island State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Rhode Island State Legislature commenting on and offering amendments to HB 6032.
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ATA Letter to California State Assembly
The ATA sent a letter to the California State Assembly voicing our opposition and asking for clarification to Assembly Bill 457.
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ATA Letter to Michigan State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Michigan State Legislature in support of House Bill 4356.
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ATA Letter to Colorado State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Colorado State Legislature in support of House Bill 1190.
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ATA Letter to Minnesota State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Minnesota State Legislature commenting on House File 2128.
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ATA Letter to Oklahoma State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Oklahoma State Legislature in support of Senate Bill 674.
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ATA Letter to North Carolina State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the North Carolina state legislature in support of House Bill 149. At the same time, ATA urges the legislature to amend the bill’s approach to remote patient monitoring to better represent the broad range of technologies that deliver telehealth.
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ATA Letter to Illinois State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Illinois State Legislature in support of House Bill 3498.
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One Pager
The one-pager lays out the statutes in the states surrounding Arkansas and how they are consistent with HB 1063.
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ATA Letters to Rhode Island Legislators
The ATA sent letters to the Rhode Island legislature in opposition to SB 483 and HB 5612.
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ATA Letter to Georgia State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Georgia State Legislature offering amendments to House Bill 307, regarding the expansion of telemedicine in Georgia.
March 15, 2021
ATA Sample Letters for Member Use to Send to Arkansas State Legislature in support of HB 1063
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ATA Sample Letters for Use
The ATA has created two letters for member organizations to send by email and mail to the Arkansas Public Health, Welfare, and Labor Committee in support of House Bill 1063.
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ATA Advocacy One-Pager
The ATA created a one pager in support of passing Arkansas HB 1063.
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ATA Letter to Connecticut State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Connecticut State Legislature commenting on and in support of Senate Bill 1022, which would expand Connecticut residents’ access to telehealth services.
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ATA Letters to Tennessee State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter in support of Senate Bill 1589 and its companion bill in the House HB552, both expand access to telehealth in Tennessee.
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ATA Letter to Nevada State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Nevada State Legislature in support and to offer amendments to Senate Bill 5.
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ATA Letter to Minnesota State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Minnesota State Legislature commenting on and offering amendments to House File 1412.
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ATA Letter to Connecticut State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Connecticut State Legislature commenting on and offering amendments to House Bill 6449 regarding licensure requirements for health care professionals.
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ATA Letter to Michigan State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Michigan State Legislature in support of House Bill 4356 which enables the use of telemedicine technologies in the practice of eye care in Michigan.
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ATA Letter to North Dakota State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the North Dakota State Legislature in support of House Bill 1151, which would hold teledentistry in North Dakota to the same standard of care as in-person dental care.
February 26, 2021
ATA Letter to Georgia State Legislature in Support of House Bill 629
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ATA Letter to Georgia State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Georgia State Legislature in support of House Bill 629, which would permit optometrists and ophthalmologists to engage in the practice of telemedicine when delivering ocular health services.
February 25, 2021
ATA Letters to Idaho State Legislature Commenting on SB1127 & SB1126
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ATA Letters to Idaho State Legislature
The ATA sent letters to the Idaho State Legislature in support of Senate Bill 1127 and offering amendments to Senate Bill 1126.
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ATA Letter to New York State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the New York State Legislature in support of Senate Bill S02507 as it relates to telehealth.
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ATA Letter to New York State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the New York State Legislature in support of Assembly Bill A03007 as it relates to telehealth.
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ATA Letter to California State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the California State Legislature in support of Assembly Bill 32, which seeks to expand Californians’ access to health care services provided via telehealth.
February 23, 2021
ATA Letter to Hawaii State Legislature in Support of Senate Bill 970
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ATA Letter to Hawaii State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Hawaii State Legislature in support of Senate Bill 970, which clarifies that a patient-practitioner relationship may be established during a telehealth appointment.
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ATA Letter to Minnesota State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Minnesota State Legislature commenting on and offering amendments to Senate File 1160.
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ATA Letter to Ohio State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Ohio State Legislature offering amendments to House Bill 122.
February 19, 2021
ATA Letter to Arkansas State Legislature in Support of Amending HB 1063
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ATA Letter to Arkansas State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Arkansas State Legislature in support of amending HB 1063 and sent a red-lined version of the legislation with proposed amendments.
February 18, 2021
ATA Letter to Alaska State Legislature in Support of SB 67
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ATA Letter to Alaska State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Alaska State Legislature in support of SB 67: An Act relating to the licensure of nursing professionals; relating to a multistate nurse licensure compact.
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ATA Letter to West Virginia State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the West Virginia State Legislature in opposition to Senate Bill 1, which mandates that West Virginians wishing to receive telemedicine services must not have more than three telemedicine consultations without an in-person primary care visit and must visit a physical health service location at least once every 12 months.
February 17, 2021
ATA Letter to Florida State Legislature in Support of Senate Bill 700
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ATA Letter to Florida State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Florida State Legislature in support of Senate Bill 700, which promotes a technology-neutral definition of telehealth, permits the prescription of Schedule III-V medications via the appropriate telehealth technologies, and expands the scope of services reimbursed by Florida’s Medicaid agency to include those provided by means of telehealth.
February 12, 2021
ATA Letter to Hawaii State Legislature in Support of House Bill 473
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ATA Letter to Hawaii State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Hawaii State Legislature in support of House Bill 473, which clarifies that a patient-practitioner relationship may be established during a telehealth appointment.
February 12, 2021
ATA Letter to Oklahoma State Legislature in Support of Senate Bill 673
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ATA Letter to Oklahoma State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Oklahoma State Legislature in support of Senate Bill 673, which seeks to establish a more technology-neutral definition of telemedicine in Oklahoma.
February 11, 2021
ATA Letter to Montana State Legislature in Opposition to House Bill 343
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ATA Letter to Montana State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Montana State Legislature in opposition to House Bill 343 which would mandate that dentists reside in the state in order to deliver dental care remotely and requires that patients and practitioners utilize synchronous technologies in the establishment of a dentist-patient relationship.
February 9, 2021
ATA Letter to Oregon State Legislature with Suggested Amendments to Senate Bill 423
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ATA Letter to Oregon State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Oregon State Legislature in support of Senate Bill 423, if amended to include a technology-neutral definition of telehealth.
February 9, 2021
ATA Letter to Florida State Legislature in Support of Senate Bill 660 & House Bill 247
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ATA Letter to Florida State Legislature
The ATA sent a letters to Florida Legislators in both the House and Senate in support of SB 660 and HB 247, which remove certain restrictions on the practice of telehealth in Florida.
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The ATA sent a letter to the Kentucky State Legislature to support and suggest amendments to House Bill 140.
February 9, 2021
ATA Letter to Texas State Legislator in Support for House Bill 280
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ATA Letter to Texas State Legislator
The ATA sent a letter to Texas Representative Philip Cortez in support of House Bill 280, which outlines a plan for the expansion of telemedicine and telehealth services in Texas.
February 9, 2021
ATA Letter to Maryland State Legislature in Support of House Bill 732 & Senate Bill 568
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ATA Letter to Maryland State Legislators
The ATA sent a letter to the Maryland State Legislature in support of House Bill 732 & Senate Bill 568, which enables out-of-state providers to deliver care to patients in Maryland via the appropriate telehealth technologies.
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ATA Letter to Mississippi Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Mississippi Legislature expressing concerns about Senate Bill 2631, which amends the definition of telemedicine in Mississippi as it relates to health insurance reimbursement.
February 6, 2021
ATA Letter to Missouri State Legislature in Support of Senate Bill 284 & House Bill 495
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ATA Letter to Missouri Legislators
The ATA sent a letter to the Missouri State Legislature in support of Senate Bill 284 & House Bill 495, which would allow for the use of adaptive nonstatic questionnaires as part of asynchronous store-and-forward technology in the practice of telehealth.
February 3, 2021
ATA Letter to Oregon State Legislature in Support of House Bill 2508
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ATA Letter to Oregon Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to Oregon state legislators in support of House Bill 2508, which requires public and private payers to reimburse health care services provided via telemedicine and revises Oregon’s definition of telemedicine as it relates to insurance.
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ATA Letter to Indiana Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Indiana Legislature in support of passing House Bill 1286 and encouraging them to make similar technology-neutral language amendments. The ATA also sent a red-lined version of the bill showing proposed amendments.
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ATA Letter to Arizona State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Arizona State Legislature in support of House Bill 2454 which makes some comprehensive changes to telehealth policy in Arizona.
February 1, 2021
ATA Letter to South Dakota Legislature in Support of Senate Bill 96
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ATA Letter to South Dakota Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the South Dakota Legislature in support of Senate Bill 96 which revises the state’s definition of telemedicine, abolishes restrictions on the use of audio-only in the practice of telehealth and allows for the establishment of health provider-practitioner relationships virtually.
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ATA Letter to Arkansas State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Arkansas State Legislature in support for amendments to House Bill 1063.
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ATA Letter to NH Legislature
The ATA send a letter to the New Hampshire State Legislature in opposition to House Bill 602, which amends the definition of telemedicine as well as the definition of Medicaid and commercial insurance reimbursement for telemedicine services in New Hampshire.
January 27, 2021
ATA Letter to Montana State Legislature in Support of House Bill 43
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ATA Letter to Montana State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Montana State Legislature in support of House Bill 43, which serves as an omnibus bill promoting the expansion of Montana’s telemedicine industry.
January 27, 2021
ATA Letter to Maryland State Legislators in Support of Companion Bills: HB123 & SB3
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ATA Letter to Maryland State Legislators
The ATA sent a letter to House and Senate legislators in strong support of House Bill 123 and Senate Bill 3, which are companion bills and both seek to expand access to health care services provided via telehealth across Maryland for the state’s Medicaid program.
January 20, 2021
ATA Letter to Virginia State Legislators on Amendments to HB 1987
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ATA Letter to Virginia State Legislators
The ATA sent a letter to Virginia state legislators commenting on additional amendments made to House Bill 1987 regarding clinicians’ ability to prescribe medications to their patients via telemedicine.
January 19, 2021
ATA Letter to Iowa State Legislature in Support of House Fill 88
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ATA Letter to Iowa State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to Iowa state legislators in support of House Fill 88 which expands allowable technology modalities to include audio only modalities.
January 19, 2021
ATA Letter to Iowa State Legislature Opposing House Fill 89
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ATA Letter to Iowa State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to Iowa state legislators opposing House Fill 89. The bill specifies that the delivery of telehealth services must include interactive audio, video, or electronic media to be reimbursed, which precludes a practitioners’ ability to utilize efficacious asynchronous technologies in the practice of telehealth.
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ATA Letter to Arizona State Legislators
The ATA sent a letter to the Chair and Vice Chair of the Arizona Senate Health and Human Services Committee in support of Senate Bill 1145, which furthers Arizona’s permissive approach to telemedicine, allowing practitioners to utilize an assortment of technologies to provide affordable, quality health care to patients across the state.
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ATA Letter to Virginia Legislators
The ATA sent a letter to Virginia state legislators in opposition to House Bill 1987 amendments. In its revised form, it would create unnecessary and impractical barriers to the establishment of telehealth services across Virginia, limiting practitioners’ ability to prescribe vital medications to their patients throughout the state based on arbitrary geographic restrictions.
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ATA Letter to Virginia State Legislature
The ATA sent letters to Virginia State Senator Barker, sponsor of SB 1338, and Senator Lucas, Chair of the Health and Education Committee, in support of SB 1338 which would expand coverage to Virginians who utilize remote patient monitoring services for their health care needs.
January 15, 2021
ATA Letter to Delaware State Legislature in Support of HB 21
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ATA Letter to Delaware State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Delaware State Legislature in support of HB 21. The bill takes an important step towards adopting the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Compact and expanding access to care and telehealth services.
January 15, 2021
ATA Letter to North Dakota State Legislators in Support of HB 1044
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ATA Letter to North Dakota State Legislators
The ATA sent a letter to North Dakota State Legislators in support of HB 1044. The bill takes an important step towards adopting the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Compact and expanding access to care and telehealth services.
January 13, 2021
ATA Letter to Indiana State Legislature to Amend Senate Bill 3
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ATA Letter to Indiana State Legislature
The ATA sent a second letter to the Indiana State Legislature to reassert their position in support of Senate Bill 3, provided it is amended to take a modality neutral approach.
January 13, 2021
ATA Letter to the Rhode Island Senate Health and Human Services Committee to Amend and Pass Senate Bill 4
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ATA Letter to Rhode Island State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter asking the Rhode Island Senate Health and Human Services Committee to amend and pass Senate Bill 4.
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ATA Letter to New Jersey State Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the New Jersey State Legislature in support of Senate Bill 2559 and any further amendments that advance patients’ access to safe, appropriate, and affordable care.
January 6, 2021
ATA's Asynchronous Telehealth Toolkit: Improving Access, Empowering Patients, and Reducing Costs
ATA's Asynchronous Telehealth Brochure
The ATA developed an asynchronous telehealth toolkit for state policymakers throughout the country as they grapple with crafting telehealth laws that work in the best interest of their constituents. The brochure defines asynchronous telehealth and describes the value it provides both patients and practitioners.
December 31, 2020
ATA's State Legislative and Regulatory Tracker 2020
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State Legislative and Regulatory Tracker
This chart tracks critical state legislation and regulations as well as outlines ATA’s state priorities and call to actions.
December 18, 2020
ATA Letter to Indiana Legislature Requesting to Amend Preliminary Draft No. 3734 to Implement a Consistent Regulatory Framework
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ATA Letter to Indiana Legislature
The ATA sent a letter to the Indiana Legislature in qualified support of Preliminary Draft No. 3734, provided it is amended to take a modality neutral approach.
November 30, 2020
ATA Letter to Idaho Interim Occupational Licensing and Certification Laws Committee in Support of Telehealth Legislation
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Idaho Pending Telehealth Legislation
The ATA sent a letter to the Idaho Interim Occupational Licensing and Certification Laws Committee in support of the pending telehealth legislation before the committee.
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Ohio House Bill 679 and Amendment 3334
The ATA sent a letter to Ohio State Senator Robert Hackett, Chairman of the Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee, regarding the telehealth industry’s support for Ohio House Bill 679 and opposition to amendment 3334.
October 5, 2020
ATA's Comments on the Washington Medical Commission's Draft Telemedicine Rule Language
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ATA Comments
In an October 5 letter, the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) submitted comments to the Washington Medical Commission on the draft telemedicine rule language.
September 14, 2020
ATA Letter to Four Western Governors in Support of Effort to Coordinate on Telehealth
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Western Governors Letter September 2020
The following letter was sent to the Governors of Colorado, Nevada, and Oregon on September 11, 2020, commending their efforts to find ways for their states to coordinate on telehealth.
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Massachusetts House Bill 4916
ATA sent a letter to members of the Massachusetts General Court regarding the telehealth industry’s support for amending language in House Bill 4916.
February 10, 2020
Help Support IMLC Legislation in Florida
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SB 926 & SB 928
Call to action! Contact your state legislators and support SB 926 and SB 928, legislation that would advance telehealth and expand access to care in Florida through the adoption of Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). Read ATA’s Letter of Support
February 7, 2020
Help Support Telehealth Legislation in Idaho
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H 342
Call to action! Contact your state legislators and ask them to support telehealth reform efforts that will help drive innovation, advance the adoption of digital health technologies, address health care provider shortages, and expand access to quality care in Idaho. Read ATA’s Letter of Support
February 7, 2020
Help Support NLC Legislation in Washington
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SB 6209 & HB 2376
Call to action! Contact your state legislators and support SB 6209 and HB 2376, legislation that would advance telehealth and expand access to care through the adoption of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). ATA Letter of Support – House ATA Letter of Support – Senate
May 21, 2019
Help support a Florida telehealth bill that establishes standards of practice for telehealth providers
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CS/CS/HB 23
Call to action! Contact the Florida Governor’s office by Friday, May 24 with your support for HB 23, a telehealth bill that establishes standards of practice for telehealth providers.