CTeL

06/01/2026

The Federation of State Medical Boards announced the creation of a new workgroup on the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Medicine.

Federation of State Medical Boards Announces New Workgroup on Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Practice Washington, D.C. (May 19, 2026) — The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) today announced the formation of an FSMB Workgroup on the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in...

05/29/2026

This Week's Policy Scoop: OIG billing probes, AI policy shifts, healthcare cybersecurity threats, CMS updates, state AI reforms, and new guidance shaping the future of digital health, RPM, and virtual care.

CTeL In Action

05/26/2026

House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing last Wednesday Examining the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, MACRA, and Opportunities for Payment Reforms.

The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee.

05/21/2026

CTeL’s May 2026 AI Working Group discussed new AI oversight proposals, the Character.AI lawsuit, FDA AI initiatives, and emerging healthcare cybersecurity concerns.

https://youtu.be/KPaJE2naiRI

In this month’s CTeL AI Working Group, members discussed several ma...

05/20/2026

New Jersey S4194 was introduced, which would permit prescribing Schedule II medications via telehealth without an in-person visit.

The New Jersey State Legislature

05/18/2026

The American Medical Association announced a new policy framework to address AI-generated deepfakes to protect physicians from unauthorized impersonation.

Find safeguards applicable to AI-generated deepfakes that establish clear, enforceable protection for physicians. Learn more from the AMA.

05/15/2026

Telehealth policy is shifting fast. This week's policy scoop covers federal drug strategy updates, FDA leadership changes, state restrictions, and new AI protections, plus upcoming CTeL events shaping the market.

CTeL In Action

05/14/2026

This month’s Telehealth Working Group covered major federal and state telehealth developments, including the White House’s 2026 National Drug Control Strategy, recent court actions impacting telehealth prescribing, new North Carolina Medicaid telehealth restrictions, and breaking leadership changes at the FDA.

This month’s Telehealth Working Group covered major federal and state telehealth developments, including the White House’s 2026 National Drug Control Strateg...

05/12/2026

New research found a digital CBT app paired with text coaching improved depression, anxiety, and eating disorder outcomes for college students while expanding access to care.

WashU researchers led a population-based study of thousands of college students showing that a phone app with text coaching increased access to care and eased symptoms of depression, anxiety and eating disorders.

05/11/2026

California SB 1142, Digital Dignity Act, is set for a Senate Appropriations hearing on May 11. The bill creates a mechanism by which users can revoke access to their digital replica created by other people.