Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 21, 2025, as Telepractice Awareness Day in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 21, 2025, as Telepractice Awareness Day in New York. Telepractice involves using telecommunications technology to deliver professional services remotely, connecting clinicians with clients or other clinicians. The bill highlights the importance of telepractice in overcoming barriers such as distance, lack of specialists, and mobility issues. It notes that less than 27% of speech and language services were delivered during the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially delaying patient progress.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 21, 2025, as Telepractice Awareness Day in New York.

The bill memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 21, 2025, as Telepractice Awareness Day in New York. Telepractice involves using telecommunications technology to deliver professional services remotely, connecting clinicians with clients or other clinicians. The bill highlights the importance of telepractice in overcoming barriers such as distance, lack of specialists, and mobility issues. It notes that less than 27% of speech and language services were delivered during the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially delaying patient progress.