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Board approves telehealth regulatory text; moves to publish rulemaking package
Summary
The Board of Psychology approved proposed regulatory text for California Code of Regulations section 1396.8 (telehealth requirements) and directed staff to submit the package for the rulemaking process after non‑substantive edits, authorizing staff to proceed if no adverse comments are received in the 45‑day notice period.
The California Board of Psychology voted on Feb. 27 to approve proposed regulatory text amending California Code of Regulations section 1396.8, which governs telehealth practice for licensees. The enforcement committee had reviewed stakeholder input and recommended the regulatory changes; the full board approved moving the package forward for rulemaking and directed staff to submit the text to the Department of Consumer Affairs and the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency for review.
Why it matters: The regulatory changes were prompted by a 2023 survey of…
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