Telehealth for LGBTQ+ Patients, Telehealth Licensing, Broadband Internet Resources, and more OAT Announcements!

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Office for the Advancement of Telehealth

Announcements

June 14, 2022

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Telehealth for LGBTQ+ Patients Guide

This June, focus on how your practice can better reach and serve the LGBTQ+ community. Telehealth can be an important tool in that mission. HRSA is here to help providers successfully serve the LGBTQ+ community through telehealth with expert insights and best practices.

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Interstate Telehealth Licensing Information

Providing telehealth across state lines? Find the latest on licensing requirements and interstate compacts on Telehealth.HHS.gov. You can also visit ProviderBridge, a tool featuring a comprehensive directory of resources to help health care providers navigate current state licensure requirements.

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Video: Types of Telehealth Services

Learn about the types of care patients can receive via telehealth. Watch and share with your patients.

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Telebehavioral Health for Patients Resource

A new patient resource explores the basics of using telebehavioral health care in an easy-to-understand format.

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Help Your Patients Access Broadband Internet

A lack of reliable internet access is a major barrier to telehealth adoption. The Affordable Connectivity Program and Lifeline Program are Federal Communications Commission (FCC) benefit programs that provide discounts toward broadband service and internet connected devices for qualified people.