Washington regulators restrict medical license of Idaho doctor who spread COVID-19 disinformation - News From The States
Washington restricts medical license of an Idaho doctor for spreading COVID-19 disinformation, signaling increased scrutiny on telehealth providers' out-of-state conduct.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Telehealth Cross-State Licensing space on July 29, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Telehealth providers licensed in Washington or treating Washington patients, especially those with out-of-state licenses. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Ongoing; no specific deadline stated.. 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
Washington regulators restricted the medical license of an Idaho doctor for spreading COVID-19 disinformation, indicating that out-of-state telehealth providers may face disciplinary action for conduct outside clinical care.
Who it affects
Telehealth providers licensed in Washington or treating Washington patients, especially those with out-of-state licenses.
What you must do
Review and ensure all telehealth communications and public statements comply with Washington medical board standards; avoid spreading disinformation.
Deadline
Ongoing; no specific deadline stated.
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