Robin Clough and Dr. Gene Dorio
Robin Clough and Dr. Gene Dorio
Source: The Signal
Date: 07/28/2026 3:43am
Article Summary:
**California Bill Seeks to Restore Out-of-State Telemedicine Access for Seriously Ill Patients**
In a letter to the editor, Robin Clough and Dr. Gene Dorio highlight a limitation in California law that prevents Medicare patients from consulting with out-of-state doctors via telemedicine, even for serious illnesses like cancer. They note that temporary pandemic-era allowances have expired and are urging passage of Senate Bill 1002, which would let critically ill patients access specialized out-of-state care remotely. The authors argue the change would spare vulnerable patients the burden of costly and physically demanding travel.
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Date: 07/28/2026 3:43am
Article Summary:
**California Bill Seeks to Restore Out-of-State Telemedicine Access for Seriously Ill Patients**
In a letter to the editor, Robin Clough and Dr. Gene Dorio highlight a limitation in California law that prevents Medicare patients from consulting with out-of-state doctors via telemedicine, even for serious illnesses like cancer. They note that temporary pandemic-era allowances have expired and are urging passage of Senate Bill 1002, which would let critically ill patients access specialized out-of-state care remotely. The authors argue the change would spare vulnerable patients the burden of costly and physically demanding travel.
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