US Agencies Publish Guidance To Ensure Telehealth Access Equality

The US Departments of Health and Human Services and Justice have published guidance on protections in federal laws to help Americans with disabilities or limited English proficiency to access telehealth. The guidance coincides with the 32nd anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act.

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As the use of telehealth has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic and proven to be an important complement to traditional health care visits, guidance published by two US agencies affirms federal law requires that the technology be accessible to all, including the disabled and those with limited English proficiency.

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