Appointed by the General Assembly, the Virginia Telehealth Network (VTN) serves as a direct consultant to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) to support the enhancement of and track implementation of the Virginia State Telehealth Plan. Part of this work includes an annual benchmarking telehealth usage in Virginia survey and hosting opportunities for community input.
In 2025, VTN will host more stakeholder listening sessions and form an advisory group to develop formal recommendations enhancing the Plan, incorporating themes and information gathered. Below is a timeline of these efforts.
Phase 1 (January – March 2025)
VTN will convene with VDH, an advisory working group, and state agencies to discuss opportunities for enhancement. Focus areas include:
- Broadband and technology access
- Telehealth enhancements for improved patient care
- Telehealth provision for high need areas of the Commonwealth
- Telehealth accommodations for improved access – hearing and visual impairments; limited English proficiency
- Accommodations for improved telehealth access, ensuring sustainability, quality, and efficacy
- Licensure and workforce development opportunities
A recap of meeting minutes and materials will be released after each session:
- Advisory Group Meeting 1, February 19, 2025
- Advisory Group Meeting 2, February 25, 2025
- Advisory Group Meeting 3, March 5, 2025
- Advisory Group Meeting 4, March 19, 2025
Phase 2 (April – May 2025)
The Draft 2026-2030 Virginia State Telehealth Plan has been published and is now open for your feedback.
Click here to view the plan and provide input.
Public Comment will close on May 7, 2025 at 5pm ET. Your feedback will help refine the Plan and ensure it reflects the needs, priorities, and values of the people it’s meant to serve.
Phase 3 (June 2025)
VTN will publish formal recommendations to the Plan and present to the Board of Health.
Stay Engaged
We believe community input is the best way to ensure the updated Plan meets the needs of Virginians. If you’re interested in helping shape this plan, we encourage you to sign up for email updates via the form on this page. We’ll be sharing updates about listening sessions, public meetings, and other opportunities for community input and collaboration. If you do not see the sign-up form, please email tom@ehealthvirginia.org to be added to our list.