Federal Telehealth law runs only through the end of this year 2024 and seems limited to only Medicare patients. The Federal Telehealth law was enacted in 2020 at the behest of then President Trump, providing healthcare choice during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Oregon law seems to limit telehealth to those just visiting the state.
But given the increasing domination of the Oregon Health Authority over most all healthcare provision in Oregon, there should be ways for Oregonians to seek out healthcare outside of OHA's oversight. Shouldn't Oregonians have the right to private healthcare, since public healthcare can and has become rationed at times or with long wait times?
If Oregonians want to improve their individual freedom, telehealth beyond borders - without a lot of strings attached - is one way to ensure their access to private healthcare services. Telehealth is long distance care through information technology such as computer and internet or just plain phone - tapping healthcare providers across state lines. As such, Telehealth could provide Oregonians with a way around the state healthcare bureaucracy.
I am thinking of making this part of my campaign message for Oregon House District 41.
The acronyms FQHC and RHC, in the red outlined panel above, stand for Federally Qualified Healthcare provider and Regional Health Care provider, respectively.
(posted by Elvis Clark on March 29, 2024)