Michigan to require patient consent for telehealth services - Healthcare Dive
Michigan now requires explicit patient consent before telehealth services, affecting all providers offering telehealth to Michigan patients.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Telehealth Cross-State Licensing space on July 7, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Telehealth platforms, virtual specialty clinics, behavioral-health providers, e-prescribers serving Michigan patients should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate; enforcement likely begins within 30-60 days of publication.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Telehealth Cross-State Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Michigan mandates that providers obtain and document patient consent specifically for telehealth services, separate from general consent.
Who it affects
Telehealth platforms, virtual specialty clinics, behavioral-health providers, e-prescribers serving Michigan patients
What you must do
Update consent forms and workflows to include a specific telehealth consent clause, and ensure documentation is captured before the first telehealth visit.
Deadline
Immediate; enforcement likely begins within 30-60 days of publication.
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