Commentary Archives

February 18, 2019

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L.A.‘s Feel‐Good Plan for Paid Leave Won’t Feel Nearly as Good When the Costs Pile Up

When benefits are mandated by governments, it can lead firms to cut back in other ways.

Los Angeles Times

By Shirley Svorny

February 8, 2018

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Doctors Should Support Interstate Telemedicine

A greater awareness of the benefits of telemedicine is needed to counter special interest groups that benefit financially from the status quo.

Orange County Register

By Shirley Svorny

December 19, 2017

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Telemedicine… Across State Borders

Given concerns about access to care, you might expect state regulators to do everything possible to move telemedicine forward. But you’d be wrong.

The Milken Institute Review

By Shirley Svorny

November 20, 2017

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Can Telemedicine Boost Medi‐Cal Access?

If California doctors won’t take Medi‐Cal patients, why not let out‐of‐state physicians provide services?

The Sacramento Bee

By Shirley Svorny

November 15, 2017

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One Step Forward, but Many More to Go for Telemedicine

The benefit of eliminating state licensing barriers to interstate practice has never been greater.

Morning Consult

By Shirley Svorny

July 22, 2016

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Telemedicine Runs into Crony Doctoring

State medical‐licensing barriers protect local MDs and deny patients access to remote‐care physicians.

The Wall Street Journal

By Shirley Svorny

February 27, 2016

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Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Won’t Help

With a relatively large medically underserved population, Mississippi is a state that could benefit tremendously from access to interstate telemedicine.

The Clarion-Ledger

By Shirley Svorny

February 9, 2016

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Ted Cruz Should Make the Case for Telemedicine

Telemedicine offers convenience, quality, cost savings and remote access.

Time.com

By Shirley Svorny

August 7, 2015

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End State Licensing of Physicians

Eliminating licensing of medical professionals would remove one formidable barrier to innovations that would make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and valuable to consumers.

The Hill (Online)

By Shirley Svorny

February 26, 2014

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