National Academy for State Health Policy: States’ Use of Telehealth to Support Children with Chronic and Complex Needs

National Academy for State Health Policy: States’ Use of Telehealth to Support Children with Chronic and Complex Needs

Approximately 20 percent of all children and youth in the U.S. have chronic and complex needs, including physical, mental, and behavioral health conditions. Telehealth has been a critical tool to improving access to care for children with chronic and complex needs who experience significant barriers to receiving necessary care, particularly for those who may not have access to local pediatric specialty care. This brief highlights state innovations and considerations for delivering care and services via telehealth to children with chronic and complex needs moving forward.