Regulatory Changes to Support Behavioral Telehealth

Sweeping changes in federal regulations and state executive orders have been issued to support the delivery of behavioral health services via telehealth. These changes often cite expiration at the conclusion of the state of emergency/disaster. However, behavioral health needs will continue to increase during the COVID-19 recovery stage. This study identifies the regulatory changes made to support workforce flexibility through telehealth and considers what should be sustained after COVID-19 is contained to maximize workforce capacity.

Funding agency/sponsor: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration.