Blog Archives

OpEd: Improving Access to Telehealth: The Case for Interstate Medical Licensure Compact With a Focus on Rare Diseases and Chronic Illnesses

4/29/2023

Although it is a fundamental human right, many Americans still struggle to obtain access to healthcare. This is especially true for those who have chronic illnesses and rare disorders because they frequently confront great obstacles in getting the care they require (Sroberts, 2023). Many of these individuals reside in distant or underdeveloped regions where there are few medical specialists, which makes these difficulties even more difficult (NRHA, 2022). Fortunately, telemedicine has become a viable answer to these issues, especially since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, giving patients a way to get care while remaining in their own homes. However, the broad use of telehealth is still constrained by numerous obstacles, particularly those related to medical licensing. The solution? The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.

0 Comments

Authors

Jonna Crocker is an Applied Economics and Management major at Cornell University and, within these Rare Reflections, analyzes and discusses rare disease issues relating to her field of study.

Alexandra Crocker is a Public Health and Government major at Franklin and Marshall College. She explores some different topics relating to health policy, rare disease, and the need for more interpreters, especially in medical settings.

Morgan Burger is a Health Sciences major at the University of Miami. She is also pursuing minors in Biology and Public Health. She interned for Fighting H.A.R.D. Foundation in the summer of 2023.

Kaylee Mescal is a senior in high school diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Occult Tethered Cord Syndrome, and Chiari Malformation. Her service dog is named Chance! She writes about her experiences and hopes to raise awareness, especially about service animals.

Rare Reflections: A Blog

OpEd: Improving Access to Telehealth: The Case for Interstate Medical Licensure Compact With a Focus on Rare Diseases and Chronic Illnesses

Authors

Archives

Categories