Robin Clough and Dr. Gene Dorio
Robin Clough and Dr. Gene Dorio
Source: The Signal
Date: 04/10/2026 5:40am
Article Summary:
**Opinion: Support SB 1002 to Allow Out-of-State Telehealth Access for Californians with Life-Threatening Illnesses**
In a letter to the editor, Robin Clough and Dr. Gene Dorio urge support for California Senate Bill 1002, which would allow patients with life-threatening illnesses to access telehealth appointments with out-of-state specialists. They argue that current laws, reinstated after the pandemic emergency ended, force vulnerable patients to travel for advanced care, causing unnecessary hardship. The proposed legislation would restore access to critical expertise without requiring patients to leave California.
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Date: 04/10/2026 5:40am
**Opinion: Support SB 1002 to Allow Out-of-State Telehealth Access for Californians with Life-Threatening Illnesses**
In a letter to the editor, Robin Clough and Dr. Gene Dorio urge support for California Senate Bill 1002, which would allow patients with life-threatening illnesses to access telehealth appointments with out-of-state specialists. They argue that current laws, reinstated after the pandemic emergency ended, force vulnerable patients to travel for advanced care, causing unnecessary hardship. The proposed legislation would restore access to critical expertise without requiring patients to leave California.
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