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Hold the Phone: Audio-Only Telehealth Expanding in New York and other States, but National Policies May Lag Wednesday, May 12, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a wave of telehealth policy changes across the nation at both federal and state levels. Such changes have expanded access to health care and addressed underutilization in chronic disease management while minimizing the risk of exposure for individuals seeking care. One such policy change in particular has received widespread attention and support from industry stakeholders and lawmakers alike: expansion of telehe...

Share Photo: (Photo : Getty Images: Nathan Stirk / Stringer) Recently, nearly 3,000 people tested positive in the new COVID-19 cases in three counties including D.C, and hospitalizations are rising throughout the country. According to the District, 23 percent of residents have been completely or partially vaccinated. Only about a quarter of the population has been completely vaccinated. According to city statistics, the number of young people infected rose sharply in January, following the holidays, and before most public schools began providing significant in-person instruction. Yet, ...