Facilitating Telemedicine: Reconciling National Access with State Licensing Laws

Telemedicine is a growing phenomenon which is being promoted by the states, the federal government, and private groups. Telemedicine offers many benefits not available through traditional forms of medical practice. As certain practices involved in telemedicine conflict with state licensing laws, a solution balancing the needs of telemedicine against the states\u27 interest in preserving the health and safety of their citizens is needed if telemedicine is to prosper. This Note outlines the benefits and problems associated with telemedicine, discusses the current state licensing laws and the dangers those laws seek to prevent, and proposes solutions reconciling the two