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Covid has lead to a changing of guidelines around telehealth both at a state and a federal level. And even if it's not technically allowed it's unlikely that an
by marcinzm 6y ago
Covid has lead to a changing of guidelines around telehealth both at a state and a federal level. And even if it's not technically allowed it's unlikely that any state will prosecute medical professionals due to the ongoing crisis as it's really bad PR.
- rietta 6y agoYes, that change came down pretty quick with Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities after the Federal requirements changed. My wife was working from home telehealth for the first time ever for months. Her agency has since shifted back into the clinical environment. But telehealth in this setting went from not allowed for counselors to done for safety of clients and staff. Private practice may be somewhat different in that State and Federal insurance rules are not at play for private pay, but most sensible counselors will not want to risk their license. You don't have to be prosecuted criminally to lose your ability to practice.