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Legal and Regulatory Primer for the Practice of Telemedicine in the United States

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After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine has become a critical and permanent component of the global healthcare spectrum. With the rising acceptance of telemedicine globally and the importance of providing patients with high-quality care via virtual technology, this chapter aims to educate the reader on the significant and emerging legal and regulatory issues related to the practice of telemedicine. The chapter provides a step-by-step summary of the primary legal and regulatory considerations that must be addressed in order to advance and maintain an effective and high-quality telemedicine platform. As explained herein, the current legal and regulatory landscape remains fluid and challenging.

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Lewis, T., Bartley, A. (2022). Legal and Regulatory Primer for the Practice of Telemedicine in the United States. In: Peoples, C. (eds) Telerheumatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-00936-5_8

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