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Why Telemedicine Is Making Major Progress Nationally

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According to a new American Telemedicine Association report, states are doing better than ever at lowering regulatory barriers to allow the practice. Recently, ATA released a report showing that just one state received a failing grade for its mental health standards and licensing and that eight other states aced their exam.

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Medical Societies Speak Out on Proposed Aid-in-Dying Bills

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Last week a Nebraska legislative committee began deliberations on one such bill , prompting protests from the Nebraska Medical Association and Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians. Canadian legislation falls short on conscientious objection, the country’s medical society says.