Telehealth Policy and the Advanced Practice Nurse

Telehealth is an efficient and effective method of care delivery used by advance practice registered nurses (APRNs) nationally, especially in the wake of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. With the ever-changing rules and regulations governing telehealth practice, the APRN may struggle to keep abreast. Telehealth is governed by legislation and regulation in addition to telehealth-specific laws. APRNs delivering care through telehealth must be informed about the crucial aspects of telehealth policy and how their practice is affected. Telehealth-related policy is complex and evolving and varies by state. This article provides APRNs with essential knowledge about telehealth-related policy to support legal and regulatory compliance. •Telehealth policy is constantly evolving.•Nurse practitioners must be well informed about telehealth policy and its impact on their practice.•The telehealth policy landscape changed drastically with the advent of the coronavirus disease 2019 public health emergency (PHE).•The PHE is scheduled to end on May 11, 2023, and with it, many of the telehealth modifications may cease.•Understanding telehealth policy and related advanced practice registered nurse professional practice issues is essential to maintaining legal and regulatory compliance.